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How to get fromPlacentia to San Joseby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Placentia to San Jose by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Line 286 bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    4h 9m
    $187–760

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales / ...
    13h 21m
    $51–75

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    9h 55m
    $62–102

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 31m
    $244–381

  5. Drive  367 mi

    1. Drive from Placentia to San Josecar car 367 mi
    6h 15m
    $67–97

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3h 59m
    $128–626

  7. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    5h 4m
    $197–807

  8. Line 30 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Orangethorpe-Melrose to Gridley-187Thbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    5h 2m
    $73–439

  9. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    4h 49m
    $487–773

  10. Line 30 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from Orangethorpe-Melrose to Gridley-187Thbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    5h 54m
    $78–448

Placentia to San Jose by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Placentia, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $230–360 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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