There are 11 ways to get from Sylmar to San Jose by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, tram, or bus
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Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Burbank - Downtowntrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane BUR - SJC
3h 27m$481–764Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales
8h 20m$42–62Bus via Glendale (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
7h 33m$57–94Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
11h 1m$102–242Drive 316.7 mi
- Drive from Sylmar to San Josecar 316.7 mi
5h 23m$58–84Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LAX - SJC
3h 59m$127–626Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane BUR - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
4h 18m$196–723Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BUR - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 35m$183–532Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Amo Stationtram
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LGB - SJC
5h 29m$86–489Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
6h 3m$195–819Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Hubbard / Glenoaks to Spring / 7thbus 92
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus Guadalajara
13h 15m$49–72
Sylmar to San Jose by train and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sylmar to San Jose is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Sylmar to San Jose is to train and fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $480 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Sylmar to San Jose station. However, there are services departing from Glendale Bus Stop and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Sylmar to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at San Jose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
The distance between Sylmar and San Jose is 316 miles. The road distance is 318.5 miles.
The best way to get from Sylmar to San Jose without a car is to bus via Glendale which takes 7h 33m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Sylmar to San Jose, including transfers.
Sylmar to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Glendale Bus Stop station.
Sylmar to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Sylmar to San Jose is to bus via Glendale which takes 7h 33m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $250 and takes 11h 1m.
What companies run services between Sylmar, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $100–240 and the journey takes 9h 28m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Burbank - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamonga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Sylmar to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Sylmar to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sylmar to San Jose is 319 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Sylmar to San Jose.
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