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 bus 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 prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. 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 €45, and a flight costs an average of €87.

Distance: 305 miles (492 km)

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€73

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€87

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€258

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8h 20m

Average total duration

7h 50m

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30m

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10h 9m

Average total duration

9h 39m

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4h 19m

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1h 19m

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3h 0m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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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.

Our recommendation

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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.

Amtrak5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner · 4119 AMTRAK
12:55PM9h10
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
10:05PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
$931One-way
2 transfers

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Amtrak5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner · 4119 AMTRAK
12:55PM9h10
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
10:05PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
$931One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Alaska AirlinesAS2468 · AS2479 · AS3064
06:00AM6h08
Los Angeles International Airport
12:08PMNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
$22871One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Amtrak765 Pacific Surfliner · 4765 AMTRAK
09:13AM9h37
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
06:50PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
$1341One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 547 Capitol Corridor
07:50AM12h05
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
07:55PMSanta Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA
$1231One-way
2 transfers
Amtrak5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 547 Capitol Corridor
07:50AM12h24
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
08:14PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
$1231One-way
2 transfers
Amtrak5801 AMTRAK · 701 Gold Runner · 4101 AMTRAK
03:45AM9h05
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
12:50PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
$931One-way
2 transfers
Amtrak5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3915 AMTRAK
08:00AM9h35
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
05:35PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
$1081One-way
2 transfers
Amtrak761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK
07:13AM9h12
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
04:25PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
$1131One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA1263 · UA2745
01:45PM7h20
Ontario International Airport
09:05PMNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
$3491One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA2446 · UA670
05:00AM8h41
Ontario International Airport
01:41PMNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
$3491One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA2026 · UA670
07:01AM6h40
John Wayne Airport
01:41PMNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
$3691One-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 $57 (€45).

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

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $70 (€55).

A bus is $53 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $109 (€87).

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 20m.

Train takes on average 9h 10m.

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 25 flights per day.
  • Around 19 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 Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines to go to San Jose, CA by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Tufesa Mexico 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:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Tufesa Mexico.
  • 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 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.
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