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Nine ways to Travel from San Jose to Los Angeles

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Cheapest
By car (547 km)
5 h 42 min
547 km.
from $30
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Plane from San Jose (Metropolitan Oakland International Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport)
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Rideshare
5 h 42 min
547 km.
from $7.13
Bus, Plane (Line 22 bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)
4 h 53 min
485 km.
from $135.02
Bus, Plane (Line 22 bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)
5 h 16 min
485 km.
from $193.17
Bus, Plane (Line 22 bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)
6 h 10 min
485 km.
from $289.21
Bus, Plane (Line 22 bus)
6 h 1 min
485 km.
from $164.26
Bus, Plane (Line 22 bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)
6 h 38 min
485 km.
from $198.95
Bus, Plane (Line 22 bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)
7 h 9 min
485 km.
from $164.82

Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.16–$255.14

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$280.65

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$20.41–$165.84

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$612.33

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$497.52
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$331.68
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.44–$344.44

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.07–$9.24

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Rancho Cucamonga station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.21–$12.76
Train from Tustin station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$9.57–$12.12

BART

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

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Email:
Website:
metro.net
Train from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Historic
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03
Train from Del Amo Station to Little
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03
Train from Aviation / Imperial Station to Willowbrook
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.73

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Gilroy Bus Stop to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.24–$178.60

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.44–$114.81

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Email:
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.72–$51.03

CBX Cross Border Express

Email:
Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from 1642 Story Rd - San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$86.96

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.87
Bus from King & Tully to Santa
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.99–$5.00

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Email:
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.67

Xe Do Hoang Transportation

Phone:
+1 408-729-7885
Website:
xedohoang.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw59q2BhBOEiwAKc0ijXuSb8rdR8hemjtRfPXE_NMKYH4FNUwyQUd2BtfD4PtGhJrp_gpQ0hoC2t8QAvD_BwE
Bus from San José, CA to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.57–$59.78

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Los Angeles is to bus which costs $30.43 - $43.48 and takes 6h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Los Angeles is to fly and tram which takes 3h 36m and costs $65.22 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Los Angeles?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Jose Diridon Station station and arriving at Los Angeles Downtown. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between San Jose and Los Angeles?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Jose and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from San Jose to Los Angeles?

The distance between San Jose and Los Angeles is 533 km. The road distance is 547.3 km.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Los Angeles without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $30.43 - $43.48 .

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from San Jose to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Los Angeles bus from?

San Jose to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Los Angeles train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from San Jose to Los Angeles?

The best way to get from San Jose to Los Angeles is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $30.43 - $43.48 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $43.48 - $152.17 and takes 10h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $130.43 - $326.09 and takes 3h 59m.

Where does the San Jose to Los Angeles bus arrive?

San Jose to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where does the San Jose to Los Angeles train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Jose to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Los Angeles is 547 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from San Jose to Los Angeles.

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

Book your San Jose to Los Angeles train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Jose to Los Angeles?

Book your San Jose to Los Angeles bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 3061+ hotels available in Los Angeles. Prices start at $86.27 per night.
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