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How to Travel from

San Diego to San Jose

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.20–$293.41
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.13–$280.65

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$472.00

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.68–$293.41

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$472.00
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$408.22
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22

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:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.86–$102.05
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.99–$242.38

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.65–$153.08

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to San Jose is to night bus which costs $38.04 - $130.43 and takes 11h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to San Jose is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $42.39 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct train between San Diego and San Jose?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to San Jose. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at San Jose via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.

How far is it from San Diego to San Jose?

The distance between San Diego and San Jose is 680 km. The road distance is 741.1 km.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 11h 2m and costs $31.52 - $206.52 .

How long does it take to get from San Diego to San Jose?

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from San Diego to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to San Jose train from?

San Diego to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train, bus or fly from San Diego to San Jose?

The best way to get from San Diego to San Jose is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $42.39 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $206.52 and takes 11h 2m, you could also train, which costs $59.78 - $239.13 and takes 13h 51m.

Where does the San Diego to San Jose train arrive?

San Diego to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from San Diego to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to San Jose is 741 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from San Diego to San Jose.

How do I get a train ticket from San Diego to San Jose?

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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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