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Compare bus, train, and flight for San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 55m. 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 $87, while a flight costs an average of $793.
Distance: 296 miles (477 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$160 Average price | $793 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 48m Average total duration 10h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 48m Average total duration 10h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA:
A bus is $73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA costing on average $160.
A bus is $706 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA costing on average $793.
Other travel options to Burbank, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 48m.
Train takes on average 10h 48m.
Tickets start at around $160 compared to roughly $66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-94.07. The journey takes 10h 18m versus 4h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA
How to get from San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:05 PM6h20San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)9:25 PMLos Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave), CA$561One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:05 PM6h20San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)9:25 PMLos Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave), CA$561One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:05 PM6h20San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)9:25 PMLos Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave), CA$561One-way0 transfers
Other options
- · 3:05 PM8h15San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)11:20 PMGlendale, Train Station, CA$571One-way1 transfer
- · · 5:45 AM13h40San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)7:25 PMGlendale, Train Station, CA$651One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA:
A bus is $73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA costing on average $160.
A bus is $706 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA costing on average $793.
Other travel options to Burbank, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 48m.
Bus takes on average 10h 48m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Jose, CA and Burbank, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA and arrive in Bob Hope Airport Train Station, Burbank, CA.
- Flights mostly depart from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and arrive in Burbank.
- Buses mostly depart from San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) and arrive in Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave), CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Burbank, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Burbank, CA by bus.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines to go to Burbank, CA by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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