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How to get fromSan Jose to Naval Base San Diegoby plane, tram, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from San Jose to Naval Base San Diego by plane, tram, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to Pacific Fleet Stationtram tram
    3h 43m

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 11m
    $76–153

  3. 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 Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    11h 47m
    $84–152

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 20m
    $170–363

  5. Drive 461 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Naval Base San Diegocar car 461 mi
    7h 53m
    $85–122

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    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
    4h 39m
    $86–277

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    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
    4h 53m
    $78–255

  8. Bus via San Ysidro

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    11h 59m
    $94–138

San Jose to Naval Base San Diego by bus, train, tram, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Naval Base San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Jose to Naval Base San Diego via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and Pacific Fleet Station in around 15h 20m. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidro twice daily. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 10h.

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