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How to get fromSan Jose to Julianby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from San Jose to Julian by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

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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 bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus bus
    6h 54m
    $78–298

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus bus 891
    15h 26m
    $81–152

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Escondido Transit Center to Juliantaxi taxi
    15h 51m
    $339–555

  4. Drive 474.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Juliancar car 474.2 mi
    8h 17m
    $87–125

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    3. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Juliancar car
    5h 57m
    $173–356

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    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 bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus bus
    7h 49m
    $90–297

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    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 bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus bus
    8h 4m
    $87–285

  8. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus bus 891
    15h 46m
    $98–160

San Jose to Julian by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration15h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 492.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Washington St & Hwy 78 via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and El Cajon Transit Center in around 15h 26m.

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