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

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, 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 10m. 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 $757.

Distance: 305 miles (492 km)

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$757

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$195

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7h 10m

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10h 26m

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8h 29m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA is a bus with an average price of $94 (€78).

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

A bus is $101 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $195 (€162).

A bus is $663 (€551) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $757 (€629).

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 10m.

Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 29m.

Train takes on average 10h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Los Angeles, CA and San Jose, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users.

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from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA

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

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bus

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

  • Amtrak5801 Connecting Bus · 701 Gold Runner · 4101 Connecting Bus
    3:45 AM9h05
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    12:50 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
    $791One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak5801 Connecting Bus · 701 Gold Runner · 4101 Connecting Bus
    3:45 AM9h05
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    12:50 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
    $791One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA1994 · AA2094
    1:18 PM5h11
    Los Angeles International Airport
    6:29 PMNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
    $2821One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Amtrak5713 Connecting Bus · 713 Gold Runner · 543 Capitol Corridor
    5:55 AM11h24
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    5:19 PMSanta Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA
    $1041One-way
    2 transfers
  • Amtrak5713 Connecting Bus · 713 Gold Runner · 543 Capitol Corridor
    5:55 AM11h40
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    5:35 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
    $1041One-way
    2 transfers
  • Amtrak5715 Connecting Bus · 715 Gold Runner · 547 Capitol Corridor
    7:50 AM12h05
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    7:55 PMSanta Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA
    $1041One-way
    2 transfers
  • Amtrak5719 Connecting Bus · 719 Gold Runner · 4119 Connecting Bus
    12:55 PM9h10
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    10:05 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
    $791One-way
    2 transfers
  • Amtrak5815 Connecting Bus · 715 Gold Runner · 3915 Connecting Bus
    8:00 AM9h35
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    5:35 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
    $851One-way
    2 transfers
  • Amtrak5715 Connecting Bus · 715 Gold Runner · 3915 Connecting Bus
    7:50 AM9h45
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    5:35 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
    $851One-way
    2 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2712+envoy airAA3940
    6:30 AM6h32
    Los Angeles International Airport
    1:02 PMNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
    $3801One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA2187 · UA2745
    12:40 PM8h18
    Burbank
    8:58 PMNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
    $4361One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA1899 · UA1883
    9:02 AM8h30
    Burbank
    5:32 PMNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
    $4361One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA.

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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 (€78).

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

A bus is $101 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $195 (€162).

A bus is $663 (€551) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $757 (€629).

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 10m.

Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 29m.

Train takes on average 10h 26m.

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 84 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 2 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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, CitizenPlane, skywest airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to San Jose, CA by flight.
  • Travel with Infobus, Tufesa Internacional, Greyhound, FlixBus to go to San Jose, CA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to San Jose, CA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane.
  • 5 direct buses per day with Infobus, Tufesa Internacional, Greyhound, FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Las Vegas, NV, Seattle, WA, San Diego, CA, Portland, OR, Santa Ana, 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.
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