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How to get fromUniversity of California, Riverside to San Joseby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from University of California, Riverside to San Jose by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Line 1 bus, bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Riverside to Ontario Amtrakbus bus
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    4h 42m
    $191–816

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    9h 10m
    $61–118

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 49m
    $140–296

  4. Drive 391.6 mi

    1. Drive from University of California, Riverside to San Josecar car 391.6 mi
    6h 39m
    $72–104

  5. Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    5h 33m
    $256–775

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

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown 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
    6h 12m
    $120–632

  7. Fly Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ONT - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 2m
    $93–404

  8. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    7h
    $198–813

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

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    6h 51m
    $509–779

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

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    7h 42m
    $69–355

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    13h 36m
    $84–119

University of California, Riverside to San Jose by foot and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 360.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between University of California, Riverside, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from University of California, Riverside to San Jose Diridon Station via Riverside, Los Angeles Downtown, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of California, Riverside to San Jose via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 13h 49m.

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