There are 10 ways to get from San Jose State University to Long Beach by tram, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Tram to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Take the tram from Santa Clara Station to Metro/Airport Stationtram
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
3h 35m$280–916Tram to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport
cheapest- Take the tram from Santa Clara Station to Metro/Airport Stationtram
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SJC - LGB
4h 20m$34–178Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CAbus San Jose
8h 16m$50–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
12h 19m$140–281Drive 362.9 mi
- Drive from San Jose State University to Long Beachcar 362.9 mi
6h 7m$67–96Tram to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, tram
- Take the tram from Santa Clara Station to Metro/Airport Stationtram
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SJC - LAX
- Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram
- Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram
4h 23m$110–612BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane OAK - LGB
5h$42–209Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram
5h 35m$504–768Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
8h 16m$50–67Bus #2 (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
9h 29m$57–117
San Jose State University to Long Beach by foot, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose State University to Long Beach is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $50 - $60 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose State University to Long Beach is to tram and fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $280 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose State University to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara & 7th and arriving at Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA via San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose State University to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at 1st Street Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
The distance between San Jose State University and Long Beach is 372 miles. The road distance is 365 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose State University to Long Beach without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 8h 16m and costs $50 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from San Jose State University to Long Beach, including transfers.
San Jose State University to Long Beach bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, depart from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
San Jose State University to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose State University to Long Beach is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 8h 16m and costs $50 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 12h 19m.
What companies run services between San Jose State University, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?
Xe Do Hoang Transportation operates a bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA once daily. Tickets cost $46–50 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 10h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–170
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–190
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–220
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–270
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Tram from Santa Clara Station to Metro/Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult 19-64
- $3
Tram from Santa Clara Station to Metro/Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult 19-64
- $3
Tram from Santa Clara Station to Metro/Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult 19-64
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $46–50
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Long Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose State University to Long Beach bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, arrive at Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA.
San Jose State University to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose State University to Long Beach is 365 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from San Jose State University to Long Beach.
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