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

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There are 11 ways to get from Van Nuys to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2h 50m
    $499–761

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    9h 2m
    $49–72

  3. Bus via Glendale (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    8h 32m
    $53–106

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 28m
    $130–270

  5. Drive 324.6 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to San Josecar car 324.6 mi
    5h 30m
    $60–86

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3h 19m
    $111–616

  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
    3h 41m
    $194–670

  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
    3h 57m
    $201–829

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4h 11m
    $346–1,425

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 27m
    $98–214

  11. Bus, subway, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Chandler / Lankershimbus bus
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    5. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    5h 35m
    $63–343

Van Nuys to San Jose by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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