There are 11 ways to get from San Jose to Studio City by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, line 240 bus
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Laurel Canyonbus
3h 31m$474–756Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram
cheapest- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SJC - LGB
- Take the tram from Del Amo Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram
5h 31m$42–242Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus San Jose
7h 28m$44–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain Coast Starlight
11h 33m$101–234Drive 327.1 mi
- Drive from San Jose to Studio Citycar 327.1 mi
5h 33m$60–87Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, subway, line 240 bus
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SJC - LAX
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Ventura Plbus
4h 11m$122–620BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
4h 27m$191–716Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
4h 42m$178–474Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SJC - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
6h 4m$196–820Bus via Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0800 / ...
7h 58m$54–88Bus via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
7h 58m$52–71
San Jose to Studio City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Studio City is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Studio City is to fly and line 240 bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $470 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Studio City. However, there are services departing from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant and arriving at Laurel Canyon / Moorpark via Laurel Canyon / Van Nuys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Studio City. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Van Nuys via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
The distance between San Jose and Studio City is 312 miles. The road distance is 329 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Studio City without a car is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from San Jose to Studio City, including transfers.
San Jose to Studio City bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant station.
San Jose to Studio City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Studio City is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 11h 33m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Studio City, CA, USA?
Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoima 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–95 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $95–230 and the journey takes 10h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–230
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Laurel Canyon
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Ventura Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Booking & Getting There
San Jose to Studio City bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Los Angeles - Pacoima station.
San Jose to Studio City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Studio City is 329 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from San Jose to Studio City.
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