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

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Compare bus and train for Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €94, while a flight costs an average of €720.

Distance: 296 miles (477 km)

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€166

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1.4 - 2.9kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA is a bus with an average price of €94.

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

A bus is €72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average €166.

A bus is €626 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average €720.

The fastest way to travel from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 0m.

Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 53m.

Train takes on average 10h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Burbank, CA and San Jose, CA including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users.

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from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA

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

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

  • Greyhound · ·
    12:15 AM14h10
    Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave), CA
    2:25 PMSan José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)
    €611One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound · ·
    12:15 AM14h10
    Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave), CA
    2:25 PMSan José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)
    €611One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Greyhound
    11:25 PM6h10
    Glendale, Train Station, CA
    5:35 AMSan José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)
    €761One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Greyhound ·
    9:30 PM8h05
    Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave), CA
    5:35 AMSan José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)
    €761One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Burbank, 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 Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Burbank, CA and San Jose, CA including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA is a bus with an average price of €94.

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

A bus is €72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average €166.

A bus is €626 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average €720.

The fastest way to travel from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 0m.

Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 53m.

Train takes on average 10h 5m.

The distance from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA is approximately 296 miles (477 km).
The average frequency per day from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA is:
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Burbank and arrive in Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bob Hope Airport Train Station, Burbank, CA and arrive in San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave), CA and arrive in San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to San Jose, CA by bus.
  • Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to San Jose, CA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to San Jose, CA by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
Omio customers who travel from Burbank, 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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