How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA

There are 3 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and San Jose, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA is a bus with an average price of $94 (€77).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $106 (€86).

A bus is $288 (€236) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $382 (€313).

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 56m.

Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 53m.

Train takes on average 9h 45m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA is approximately 305 miles (492 km).

The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA is:

• Around 40 flights per day.
• Around 17 buses per day.
• Around 15 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA.
• 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 Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Amtrak to go to San Jose, CA by train.
• Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus to go to San Jose, CA by bus.
• Travel with Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, skywest airlines to go to San Jose, CA by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
• 6 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus.

Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Sacramento, CA, Salinas, CA, Santa Barbara, 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.

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.