There are 11 ways to get from San Jose to Encino by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, line 240 bus
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboabus
4h 1m$474–756Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram, subway, line 240 bus
cheapest- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SJC - LGB
- Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus
- Take the tram from Del Amo Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram
- Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboabus
5h 59m$42–232Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus San Jose
8h 3m$74–99Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain Coast Starlight
11h 6m$109–239Drive 326.6 mi
- Drive from San Jose to Encinocar 326.6 mi
5h 33m$60–87Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, line 574 bus
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SJC - LAX
- Take the bus from Aviation Blvd and W Arbor Vitae St to Hayvenhurst Ave & Magnolia Blvdbus
4h 26m$114–608BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, line 240 bus
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboabus
4h 57m$191–716Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
5h 12m$178–574BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, line 574 bus
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
- Take the bus from Aviation Blvd and W Arbor Vitae St to Hayvenhurst Ave & Magnolia Blvdbus
5h 17m$301–1,318Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SJC - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
6h 35m$196–820Bus via Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0800 / ...
8h 28m$53–102
San Jose to Encino by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Encino is to bus via Los Angeles Union Station which costs $50 - $110 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Encino is to fly and line 240 bus which takes 4h 1m and costs $470 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Encino. However, there are services departing from San Jose Fronteras and arriving at Ventura / Balboa via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon and Ventura / Beverly Glen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Encino. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Van Nuys via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
The distance between San Jose and Encino is 319 miles. The road distance is 328.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Encino without a car is to bus which takes 8h 3m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from San Jose to Encino, including transfers.
San Jose to Encino bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Jose Fronteras station.
San Jose to Encino train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Encino is to bus which takes 8h 3m and costs $70 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 11h 6m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Encino, 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 $100–240 and the journey takes 10h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboa
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboa
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboa
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose to Encino bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Los Angeles - Pacoima station.
San Jose to Encino train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Encino is 328 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from San Jose to Encino.
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