There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Mobile by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane SJC - MOB
7h 56m$162–642Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Pensacola International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane SJC - PNS
- Take the bus from Pensacola Airport to Mobile Bus Stationbus
11h 13m$112–468Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Tucsonbus
- Take the bus from Tucson to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Mobilebus
2d 1h$411–572Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Statrain
2d 13h$624–1,526Drive 2,257.3 mi
- Drive from San Jose to Mobilecar 2,257.3 mi
37h 34m$412–595Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mobile Regional Airport
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane SFO - MOB
9h 24m$156–540Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane SJC - GPT
- Take the bus from Gulfport to Mobilebus
9h 57m$204–734
San Jose to Mobile by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Mobile is to fly and bus which costs $110 - $470 and takes 11h 13m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Mobile is to fly which takes 7h 56m and costs $160 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Mobile. However, there are services departing from San Jose Fronteras and arriving at Mobile via Tucson, El Paso Bus Station and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Mobile. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Mobile Amtrak Sta via Los Angeles and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.
The distance between San Jose and Mobile is 1999 miles. The road distance is 2270.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Mobile without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 1h and costs $410 - $600.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from San Jose to Mobile, including transfers.
San Jose to Mobile bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Jose Fronteras station.
San Jose to Mobile train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Mobile is to fly which takes 7h 56m and costs $160 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $600 and takes 2 days 1h, you could also train, which costs $600 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 13h.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Mobile, AL, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Fronteras to Mobile via Tucson, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Pensacola International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $490–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Jose Fronteras to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $140–180
Bus from Tucson to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $65–90
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Booking & Getting There
San Jose to Mobile bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Tucson station.
Mobile is 2h ahead of San Jose. It is currently 10:40 AM in San Jose and 12:40 PM in Mobile.
San Jose to Mobile train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Mobile is 2270 miles. It takes approximately 37h 34m to drive from San Jose to Mobile.
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