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 an average ticket price of $156 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $156, while a flight costs an average of $817.

Distance: 329 miles (530 km)

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Driving

$265

Average price

$156

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$817

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$74

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11h 19m

Average total duration

10h 49m

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30m

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8h 17m

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7h 47m

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7h 22m

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5h 22m

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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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The cheapest way to travel from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA is a bus with an average price of $156.

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

A bus is $110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $265.

A bus is $662 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $817.

The fastest way to travel from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 22m.

Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 17m.

Train takes on average 11h 19m.

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.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $265 compared to roughly $74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$190. The journey takes 10h 49m versus 5h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA

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
    $891One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak
    8:30 AM11h15
    Anaheim, CA
    7:45 PMSan Jose, CA
    $891One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Greyhound
    4:40 AM7h45
    Anaheim, CA
    12:25 PMSan Jose, CA
    $1171One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak
    5:13 PM11h52
    Anaheim, CA
    5:05 AMSan Jose, CA
    $941One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    5:40 AM7h45
    Anaheim, CA
    1:25 PMSan Jose, CA
    $1551One-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 $156.

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

A bus is $110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $265.

A bus is $662 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $817.

The fastest way to travel from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 22m.

Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 17m.

Train takes on average 11h 19m.

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 122 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.
  • Around 1 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:
  • Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
  • 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).
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 Greyhound to go to San Jose, CA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to San Jose, CA by train.
  • Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, CitizenPlane, skywest airlines to go to San Jose, CA by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
  • 2 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Seattle, WA, San Diego, CA, Portland, OR. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Jose, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in San Jose, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In San Jose, CA, you can explore the Japanese Friendship Garden, visit the Children's Discovery Museum, enjoy performances at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, and discover Silicon Valley's history at the Computer History Museum. For outdoor activities, take a scenic hike in Alum Rock Park. Top sights include the Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive, San Jose Museum of Art, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, and the Municipal Rose Garden.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in San Jose, CA is sufficient to explore its key attractions, such as the Tech Interactive, Winchester Mystery House, Santana Row, and local museums.
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