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Costa Mesa to San Jose

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Seven ways to Travel from Costa Mesa to San Jose

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Cheapest
By car (611 km)
6 h 22 min
611 km.
from $33
Fastest
Plane from Costa Mesa (John Wayne Airport - Santa Ana) to San Jose (Metropolitan Oakland International Airport)
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Rideshare
6 h 22 min
611 km.
from $7.97
Train
12 h 2 min
546 km.
from $214.50
Bus, Plane (Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport)
2 h 36 min
545 km.
from $163.64
Bus, Plane (Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport)
2 h 55 min
545 km.
from $144.18
Bus via Gilroy
13 h 10 min
546 km.
from $73.54

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.50–$280.25

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$407.64

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$458.59

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$471.33

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$369.42
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$318.46
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.92–$11.46

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to Los
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.01–$76.43
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.95–$178.34

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.92

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$203.82

CBX Cross Border Express

Email:
Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from Anaheim, CA - 1440 S Anaheim Blvd to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.06–$101.91

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from Monterey & 3rd to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.86

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Email:
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from Chinatown Station to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.59

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to San Jose is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $59.78 - $70.65 and takes 9h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to San Jose is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $70.65 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to San Jose station. However, there are services departing from Harbor-Bernard and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via Sunflower-Bristol and Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to San Jose?

The distance between Costa Mesa and San Jose is 563 km. The road distance is 611.7 km.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to San Jose without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 9h 40m and costs $59.78 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to San Jose?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Costa Mesa to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to San Jose bus from?

Costa Mesa to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.

Train, bus or fly from Costa Mesa to San Jose?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to San Jose is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $70.65 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $59.78 - $70.65 and takes 9h 40m, you could also train, which costs $81.52 - $260.87 and takes 12h 2m.

Where does the Costa Mesa to San Jose bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to San Jose is 612 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Costa Mesa to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 489+ hotels available in San Jose. Prices start at $76.96 per night.
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