There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to Orange by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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 John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
2h 41m$232–852Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport, line 42 bus
cheapest- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SJC - LGB
- Take the bus from Norwalk-Woodson to Tustin-East Village Waybus
4h 38m$36–206Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Orangetrain OC Line
8h 56m$58–78Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain Pacific Surfliner
12h 18m$141–297Drive 368.9 mi
- Drive from San Jose to Orangecar 368.9 mi
6h 18m$68–98BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
3h 37m$259–812Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SJC - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Orangetrain
5h 9m$128–626Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
9h$55–110Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Downtown Los Angelesbus San Jose
- Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
12h 18m$80–104
San Jose to Orange by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Orange is to bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Orange is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $230 - $850.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Jose Diridon Station station and arriving at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Orange. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Anaheim via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
The distance between San Jose and Orange is 355 miles. The road distance is 371.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Orange without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 56m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from San Jose to Orange, including transfers.
San Jose to Orange bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
San Jose to Orange train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Orange is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $230 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $300 and takes 12h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Orange, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Anaheim via Los Angeles in around 12h 18m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–360
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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
- $130–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hoang Bus
Bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Norwalk-Woodson to Tustin-East Village Way
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Jose Fronteras to Downtown Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–100
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $75–100
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
San Jose to Orange bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
San Jose to Orange train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Orange is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from San Jose to Orange.
Book your San Jose to Orange train tickets online with Omio.
Book your San Jose to Orange bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1573+ hotels available in Orange.























