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How to get fromSan Jose to Valley Centerby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Valley Center by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    4h 21m
    $126–370

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 11m
    $70–134

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 21m
    $164–350

  4. Drive 445.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Valley Centercar car 445.1 mi
    7h 42m
    $82–118

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 58m
    $78–518

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 54m
    $90–287

  7. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    14h 56m
    $98–150

San Jose to Valley Center by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Valley Center, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Valley Center Rd & Calle De Vista via Los Angeles, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 in around 16h 21m.

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