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How to get fromSan Jose to L.A. Liveby plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from San Jose to L.A. Live by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway

    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 subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3h 30m
    $494–754

  2. Bus via Tully & King

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    7h 22m
    $50–67

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 7m
    $140–281

  4. Drive 337.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to L.A. Livecar car 337.9 mi
    5h 47m
    $62–90

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Pico Stationtram tram
    3h 41m
    $122–618

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    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
    4h 26m
    $311–664

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    4h 52m
    $54–298

  8. 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
    5h 35m
    $184–818

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    7h 48m
    $53–101

  10. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    9h 33m

San Jose to L.A. Live by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and L.A. Live, CA, USA?

Hoang Express operates a bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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