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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 7 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 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 41m
    $221–836

  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
    $49–137

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    8h 5m
    $60–120

  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
    $141–303

  5. Drive 370.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to San Josecar car 370.5 mi
    6h 18m
    $68–98

  6. Fly 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 32m
    $276–795

  7. Fly 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 59m
    $223–804

Santa Ana to San Jose by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

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 4 hours. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–130 and the journey takes 8h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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