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How to get fromSan Jose to California State Universityby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, train, or tram

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There are 10 ways to get from San Jose to California State University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, train, or tram

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus San Jose
    8h
    $74–99

  2. Drive 320.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to California State Universitycar car 320.2 mi
    5h 32m
    $59–85

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 50m
    $134–268

  4. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, line 237 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 bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Zelzah / Plummerbus bus
    5h 4m
    $120–618

  5. Bus via King & Story

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Pacoima - San Fernandobus bus Lxit 3302
    10h 39m

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    4h 17m
    $498–762

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

    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
    5h 13m
    $315–671

  8. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, line 237 bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAK - LAX
    3. Take the bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Zelzah / Plummerbus bus
    5h 55m
    $347–1,427

  9. 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 27m
    $202–979

  10. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus bus
    3. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Northridgetrain train
    7h 13m
    $60–310

San Jose to California State University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h

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

Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose Fronteras to Los Angeles - Pacoima twice daily. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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