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

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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, and a train costs an average of $83.

Distance: 296 miles (477 km)

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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.

Amtrak
12:15PM8h35
Burbank, CA
08:50PMSan Jose, CA
$771One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak
12:15PM8h35
Burbank, CA
08:50PMSan Jose, CA
$771One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Amtrak
12:15PM8h35
Burbank, CA
08:50PMSan Jose, CA
$771One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak
04:15PM9h20
Burbank, CA
01:35AMSan Jose, CA
$831One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
09:30AM9h20
Burbank, CA
06:50PMSan Jose, CA
$841One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
03:36AM8h54
Burbank, CA
12:30PMSan Jose, CA
$1101One-way
0 transfers

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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 3 options to travel between Burbank, CA and San Jose, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA is a bus with an average price of $76 (€61).

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

A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $83 (€66).

A bus is $356 (€284) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $432 (€344).

The fastest way to travel from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA is by bus with an average journey time of 6h 20m.

Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 5m.

Flight takes on average 15h 0m.

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 27 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Burbank, 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 Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bob Hope Airport Train Station, Burbank, CA and arrive in San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA.
  • Flights mostly depart from Burbank and arrive in Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), 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 Amtrak, Metrolink Trains to go to San Jose, CA by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, Metro Los Angeles to go to San Jose, CA by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA:
  • 0 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, 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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