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How to get fromSan Jose to Santa Claritaby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or tram

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

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

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    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 Newhalltrain train
    4h 25m
    $500–764

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram, 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 tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train
    6h 49m
    $44–190

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus San Jose
    8h 23m
    $79–106

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 13m
    $136–276

  5. Drive 308.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Santa Claritacar car 308.5 mi
    5h 14m
    $57–82

  6. 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 Newhalltrain train
    5h 12m
    $118–626

  7. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    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
    5h 21m
    $197–674

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

    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
    5h 35m
    $204–832

  9. 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 Newhalltrain train
    7h 5m
    $194–820

  10. Bus, train via Tully & King

    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 Newhalltrain train AV Line
    8h 59m
    $58–78

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train AV Line
    9h 8m
    $59–108

San Jose to Santa Clarita by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose Fronteras to Los Angeles - Pacoima twice daily. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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