How to travel from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, and a flight costs an average of $122.

Distance: 329 miles (530 km)

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$142

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$112

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$329

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$75

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11h 17m

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10h 47m

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5h 52m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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1.6 - 3.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA is a bus with an average price of $112 (€91).

This is compared to other travel options from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA:

A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $142 (€115).

A bus is $217 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $329 (€266).

The fastest way to travel from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 47m.

Train takes on average 10h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Anaheim, CA and San Jose, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users.

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How to get from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Amtrak
    8:30 AM11h15
    Anaheim, CA
    7:45 PMSan Jose, CA
    $861One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak
    8:30 AM11h15
    Anaheim, CA
    7:45 PMSan Jose, CA
    $861One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak
    8:30 AM11h15
    Anaheim, CA
    7:45 PMSan Jose, CA
    $861One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak
    7:30 AM11h15
    Anaheim, CA
    6:45 PMSan Jose, CA
    $881One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA

Travel to San Jose, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Anaheim, CA and San Jose, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA is a bus with an average price of $112 (€91).

This is compared to other travel options from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA:

A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $142 (€115).

A bus is $217 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $329 (€266).

The fastest way to travel from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 47m.

Train takes on average 10h 47m.

The distance from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA is approximately 329 miles (530 km).
The average frequency per day from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA is:
  • Around 81 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Anaheim, CA and San Jose, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA and arrive in San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) and arrive in San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station).
  • Flights mostly depart from John Wayne Airport and arrive in Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to San Jose, CA by train.
  • Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to San Jose, CA by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to San Jose, CA by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Sacramento, CA, Salinas, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Jose, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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