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

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Compare train, bus, and flight for San Jose, CA to Anaheim, CA

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Anaheim, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $144.

Distance: 329 miles (530 km)

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$102

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$108

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$321

Average price

9h 33m

Average total duration

9h 3m

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30m

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11h 34m

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11h 4m

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4h 28m

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1h 28m

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3h 0m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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1.6 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

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

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

  • FlixBus
    5:25 PM12h15
    San Jose, CA
    5:40 AMAnaheim, CA
    $1091One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    5:25 PM12h15
    San Jose, CA
    5:40 AMAnaheim, CA
    $1091One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak
    5:20 PM11h28
    San Jose, CA
    4:48 AMAnaheim, CA
    $1211One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from San Jose, CA to Anaheim, CA

Travel to Anaheim, 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 San Jose, CA to Anaheim, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between San Jose, CA and Anaheim, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from San Jose, CA to Anaheim, CA is a bus with an average price of $50 (€40).

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

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Anaheim, CA costing on average $75 (€60).

A bus is $94 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Anaheim, CA costing on average $144 (€114).

The fastest way to travel from San Jose, CA to Anaheim, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Anaheim, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 40m.

Train takes on average 11h 23m.

The distance from San Jose, CA to Anaheim, CA is approximately 329 miles (530 km).
The average frequency per day from San Jose, CA to Anaheim, CA is:
  • Around 58 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Jose, CA and Anaheim, 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 San Jose, CA to Anaheim, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and arrive in John Wayne Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA and arrive in Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) and arrive in Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from San Jose, CA to Anaheim, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Anaheim, CA by train.
  • Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to Anaheim, CA by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Anaheim, CA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from San Jose, CA to Anaheim, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from San Jose, CA to Anaheim, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Diego, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Paris, Las Vegas, NV, West Carson, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Anaheim, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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