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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 27m
    $501–764

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    8h 20m
    $47–67

  3. Bus via Glendale (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    7h 33m
    $57–119

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 1m
    $132–272

  5. Drive 316.7 mi

    1. Drive from Sylmar to San Josecar car 316.7 mi
    5h 23m
    $58–84

  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
    $127–626

  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 17m
    $316–673

  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 35m
    $203–982

  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 30m
    $66–349

  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 3m
    $185–819

  11. Bus via Los Angeles UCLA

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles UCLA to San Josebus bus Ans 6238
    11h 33m
    $92–132

Sylmar to San Jose by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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 $50–110 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 9h 28m.

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