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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Imperial Beach by plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to Palm Avenue Stationtram tram
    4h 3m
    $78–524

  2. Bus via King & Virginia

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    11h 57m
    $94–130

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 41m
    $180–369

  4. Drive 469.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Imperial Beachcar car 469.7 mi
    8h 2m
    $86–124

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    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
    4h 59m
    $89–294

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    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
    5h 14m
    $81–272

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 22m
    $78–148

San Jose to Imperial Beach by bus and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidro twice daily. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Palm Av & Emory St via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, Palm Avenue Station, and Palm Av & Hollister St in around 15h 41m.

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