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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    5h 40m
    $45–90

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 56m
    $122–272

  3. Drive 318 mi

    1. Drive from San Fernando to San Josecar car 318 mi
    5h 24m
    $58–84

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

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    4h 31m
    $492–766

  5. Bus via King & Virginia

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    8h 43m
    $49–72

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

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando 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
    5h 3m
    $129–628

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    5h 22m
    $197–675

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 39m
    $204–834

  9. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    6h 33m
    $68–351

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

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    7h 7m
    $197–821

San Fernando to San Jose by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 9h 28m.

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