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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    3h 17m
    $505–805

  2. Bus via Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    8h 55m
    $49–67

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    8h 10m
    $65–110

  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
    11h 48m
    $249–389

  5. Drive  370.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to San Josecar car 370.5 mi
    6h 18m
    $64–92

  6. 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
    4h 4m
    $220–764

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    4h 21m
    $129–695

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    5h 4m
    $68–312

  9. Line 62 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Norwalk / Imperial to 226th / Norwalkbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    5h 27m
    $83–487

Santa Ana to San Jose by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, 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 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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