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

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There are 11 ways to get from San Jose to Encino by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or tram

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, line 240 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboabus bus
    4h 1m
    $434–756

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram, subway, line 240 bus

    cheapest
    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 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    4. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    5. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboabus bus
    5h 57m
    $46–272

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angelesbus bus Greyhound US0800
    7h 54m
    $60–91

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 6m
    $225–345

  5. Drive  326.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Encinocar car 326.6 mi
    5h 33m
    $60–87

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, line 574 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 Aviation Blvd and W Arbor Vitae St to Hayvenhurst Ave & Magnolia Blvdbus bus
    4h 21m
    $124–608

  7. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, line 240 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 bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboabus bus
    4h 57m
    $181–716

  8. 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 11m
    $138–424

  9. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, line 574 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 Aviation Blvd and W Arbor Vitae St to Hayvenhurst Ave & Magnolia Blvdbus bus
    5h 17m
    $271–1,318

  10. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    6h 43m
    $306–770

  11. Bus via Los Angeles - Pacoima

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus San Jose
    8h 3m
    $74–99

San Jose to Encino by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $220–350 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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