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Compare train, bus, and flight for Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €67 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 9h 17m. 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 €67, while a train costs an average of €115.
Distance: 329 miles (530 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€67 Average price Cheapest | €115 Average price | €62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 17m Average total duration Fastest 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 17m Average total duration 10h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA:
A bus is €48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average €115.
A bus is €220 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average €287.
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 17m.
Train takes on average 11h 17m.
Tickets start at around €67 compared to roughly €62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-5.52. The journey takes 8h 47m versus 5h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA
How to get from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 769 Pacific Surfliner · 5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner · 4119 AMTRAK10:13 AM11h52Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA10:05 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA€821One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- 769 Pacific Surfliner · 5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner · 4119 AMTRAK10:13 AM11h52Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA10:05 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA€821One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- 9:45 PM7h50Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)5:35 AMSan José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)€1111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight8:13 AM11h33Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA7:46 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA€1541One-way1 transfer
- 765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight8:13 AM11h33Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA7:46 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA€1601One-way1 transfer
- 769 Pacific Surfliner · 4769 AMTRAK10:13 AM10h12Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA8:25 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA€1301One-way1 transfer
- 761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK6:10 AM10h15Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA4:25 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA€1301One-way1 transfer
- 785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK6:13 PM10h17Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA4:30 AMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA€1301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA:
A bus is €48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average €115.
A bus is €220 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average €287.
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 17m.
Train takes on average 11h 17m.
- Around 87 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) and arrive in San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station).
- 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.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to San Jose, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to San Jose, CA by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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