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

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There are 11 ways to get from San Clemente to San Jose by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    4h 18m
    $92–312

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 7m
    $59–114

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 32m
    $151–322

  4. Drive 399.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Clemente to San Josecar car 399.6 mi
    6h 47m
    $73–106

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

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    5h 5m
    $141–658

  6. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    6h 12m
    $206–819

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    6h 26m
    $187–823

  8. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    6h 29m
    $80–381

  9. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    4. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    7h 4m
    $261–778

  10. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    4. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    7h 30m
    $208–787

  11. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Josebus bus Ans 6238
    11h 56m

San Clemente to San Jose by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 482.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

Greyhound-us operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily, and the journey takes 8h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Jose via Los Angeles in around 12h 32m.

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