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

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    3h 32m
    $211–764

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    8h 48m
    $44–67

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    7h 33m
    $67–104

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 1m
    $222–352

  5. Drive  316.7 mi

    1. Drive from Sylmar to San Josecar car 316.7 mi
    5h 23m
    $56–81

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

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3h 59m
    $147–626

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4h 18m
    $186–723

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 45m
    $143–412

  9. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    5h 29m
    $81–459

  10. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    6h 16m
    $315–769

  11. Bus via Los Angeles (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0800
    8h 17m
    $62–92

Sylmar to San Jose by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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 $60–95 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $220–350 and the journey takes 9h 28m.

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