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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Bakersfieldbus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    9h 21m
    $58–82

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    8h 8m
    $46–194

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Lancastertrain train AV Line
    13h 32m
    $139–282

  4. Drive 318.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Lancastercar car 318.7 mi
    5h 32m
    $59–84

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    5h 44m
    $504–770

  6. Bus, train via San Fernando

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Lancastertrain train AV Line
    9h 42m
    $82–111

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train AV Line
    10h 18m
    $60–83

  8. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    6h 31m
    $120–632

  9. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    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 train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    6h 40m
    $200–679

  10. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    6h 54m
    $207–837

  11. 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
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    8h 24m
    $198–824

San Jose to Lancaster by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 21m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Bakersfield, Bakersfield, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International, and GET Downtown Transit Center in around 9h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Lancaster via Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 13h 32m.

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