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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to Manhattan Beach by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, line 232 bus

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    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 LAX / Metro Transit Center to Sepulveda / Manhattan Beachbus bus
    3h 22m
    $124–606

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport, line 266 bus, tram, line 232 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 to Lakewood Blvd Stationbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Lakewood Blvd Station to Aviation / Century Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Aviation / Century to Sepulveda / Manhattan Beachbus bus
    5h 1m
    $44–270

  3. Bus via Tully & King

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    8h 57m
    $52–71

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 52m
    $226–345

  5. Drive  346.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Manhattan Beachcar car 346.7 mi
    5h 57m
    $64–92

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    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
    4h 18m
    $270–1,316

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, line 438 bus

    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 Flower St & 7th St to Manhattan Ave & 10th Stbus bus
    5h 4m
    $436–758

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0800 / ...
    9h 17m
    $57–97

  9. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Huntington Parkbus bus San Jose
    11h 32m
    $78–102

San Jose to Manhattan Beach by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Manhattan Beach, 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 Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $220–350 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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