There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Aliso Viejo by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
2h 42m$238–858Bus, train via Tully & King
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain OC Line
9h 23m$58–80Train
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain OC Line
13h 6m$146–291Drive 387.4 mi
- Drive from San Jose to Aliso Viejocar 387.4 mi
6h 37m$71–103BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
3h 38m$294–817Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
11h 33m$67–122Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Downtown Los Angelesbus San Jose
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain OC Line
12h 1m$87–117
San Jose to Aliso Viejo by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Aliso Viejo is to bus and train via Tully & King which costs $55 - $80 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Aliso Viejo is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $230 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Aliso Viejo. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Moulton-Avila via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Aliso Viejo. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
The distance between San Jose and Aliso Viejo is 360 miles. The road distance is 389.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Aliso Viejo without a car is to bus and train via Tully & King which takes 9h 23m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from San Jose to Aliso Viejo, including transfers.
San Jose to Aliso Viejo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
San Jose to Aliso Viejo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Aliso Viejo is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $230 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $300 and takes 13h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 11h 33m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Aliso Viejo, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 13h 6m.
- 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 Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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
- +1-510-464-6000
- 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, 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 Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Jose Fronteras to Downtown Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–100
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $75–100
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose to Aliso Viejo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
San Jose to Aliso Viejo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Aliso Viejo is 390 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from San Jose to Aliso Viejo.
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