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How to get fromSan Jose to Alhambraby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, subway, or train

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

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to Ramona / Grandbus bus
    4h 2m
    $130–618

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    5h 36m
    $44–270

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0800 / ...
    7h 52m
    $56–93

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 34m
    $235–361

  5. Drive  343 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Alhambracar car 343 mi
    5h 52m
    $63–91

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, line 78 bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Main / Garfieldbus bus
    4h 36m
    $440–764

  7. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, line 78 bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    3. Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to Main / Garfieldbus bus
    5h 32m
    $186–724

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

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    5h 45m
    $143–432

  9. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to Cal State LAtrain train
    6h 16m
    $302–766

  10. Bus via Tully & King

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    7h 57m
    $48–67

  11. Bus via San Jose Fronteras

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus San Jose
    10h 39m
    $78–102

San Jose to Alhambra by bus

Calendar18Weekly Buses
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $230–360 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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