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How to get fromSanta Ana Airport (SNA) to San Joseby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), subway, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), subway, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    1h 34m
    $196–799

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    10h 37m
    $61–115

  3. Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    1h 55m
    $139–435

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 14m
    $171–340

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2h 26m
    $218–725

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2h 54m
    $133–691

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 38m
    $84–229

  8. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Santa Ana-SNA to San Joserideshare rideshare 376.2 mi
    6h 27m

  9. Drive 376.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to San Josecar car 376.2 mi
    6h 27m
    $69–100

Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to San Jose by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Santa Ana Airport (SNA), USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.

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