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How to get fromSan Jose to California Cityby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to California City by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or subway

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 100
    8h 46m
    $66–95

  2. Drive 306.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to California Citycar car 306.6 mi
    5h 21m
    $56–81

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus 250
    15h 44m
    $144–286

  4. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, 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 train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    7h 56m
    $506–772

  5. Bus via Delano

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Delanobus bus
    2. Take the bus from 9th Ave. at Jefferson St. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus 110
    3. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 100
    10h 46m
    $60–85

  6. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 27m
    $120–253

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

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    8h 43m
    $124–634

  8. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, 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 train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    8h 52m
    $203–682

  9. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus

    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
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    9h 6m
    $210–840

San Jose to California City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 342.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose to Aspen Mall/82nd St. via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Carl's Jr./Inyo St. in around 8h 46m.

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