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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to Del Mar by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus (Greyhound), or tram

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    4h 15m
    $101–345

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h
    $74–139

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 50m
    $80–142

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    14h 23m
    $170–352

  5. Drive 439.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Del Marcar car 439.8 mi
    7h 32m
    $81–116

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 5m
    $84–300

  7. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h
    $96–299

  8. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 15m
    $93–287

  9. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    2. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Stationtram tram Blue
    13h 58m
    $96–145

San Jose to Del Mar by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from San Jose to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Plaza St in around 14h 23m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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