There are 7 ways to get from Yuma to San Jose by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Yuma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane YUM - SJC
7h 5m$79–425Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Westminster
13h 52m$92–131Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
16h 41m$367–571Drive 603.7 mi
- Drive from Yuma to San Josecar 603.7 mi
10h 12m$100–144Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SAN - SJC
7h 36m$111–602Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SAN - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
8h 28m$96–361Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
15h 15m$113–179
Yuma to San Jose by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yuma to San Jose is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $90 - $140 and takes 13h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Yuma to San Jose is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $75 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Yuma to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Yuma County Area Transit and arriving at Santa Clara & Market via Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station and King & Tully. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Yuma to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Yuma Amtrak and arriving at San Jose via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.
The distance between Yuma and San Jose is 537 miles. The road distance is 607.3 miles.
The best way to get from Yuma to San Jose without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 13h 52m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Yuma to San Jose, including transfers.
Yuma to San Jose bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Yuma County Area Transit station.
Yuma to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Yuma Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Yuma to San Jose is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $75 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 13h 52m, you could also train, which costs $360 - $600 and takes 16h 41m.
What companies run services between Yuma, AZ, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Santa Clara & Market via Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, and King & Tully in around 13h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Yuma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Yuma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Yuma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Yuma Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hoang Bus
Bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yuma to San Jose bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
San Jose is 1h behind Yuma. It is currently 5:21 AM in Yuma and 4:21 AM in San Jose.
Yuma to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yuma to San Jose is 607 miles. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Yuma to San Jose.
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