How to Travel from

San Jose to University of Southern California

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America San Jose University of Southern California

How to Get from San Jose to University Of Southern California

Plane

1 h 12 min

Select a Ticket

Car

5 h 45 min

from $30

Rideshare

5 h 45 min

from $7.16

Cheapest

By car (549 km)

5 h 45 min

549 km.

from $30

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

5 h 45 min

549 km.

from $7.16

Bus, Plane (Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport)

3 h 21 min

491 km.

from $133.51

Bus, Plane (Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport)

3 h 47 min

491 km.

from $189.46

Bus, Plane (Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport)

5 h 4 min

491 km.

from $288.01

Bus, Plane (Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport)

5 h 52 min

491 km.

from $201.21

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

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

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

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

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

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:

[email protected]

Website:

metro.net

Train from Aviation / Imperial Station to Harbor

Ave. Duration:

10 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.03

Train from North Hollywood Station to 7th

Ave. Duration:

26 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.03

Train from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Expo

Ave. Duration:

10 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.03

Train from Del Amo Station to Pico

Ave. Duration:

39 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.03

Bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to Harbor

Ave. Duration:

16 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.03

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los

Ave. Duration:

6h 20m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$25.51–$191.35

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

Long Beach Transit

Website:

ridelbt.com/

Bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del

Ave. Duration:

17 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$1.44

Hoang Express

Phone:

+1 714-839-3500

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

xedohoang.com/en

Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown

Ave. Duration:

5h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$57.67

LA DOT

Phone:

+1 213-808-2273

Website:

ladottransit.com/

Bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to Harbor

Ave. Duration:

8 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$0.70–$3.44

Torrance Transit

Phone:

+1 310-618-6266

Website:

transit.torranceca.gov

Bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to Harbor

Ave. Duration:

14 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$1.15–$2.42

What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to University of Southern California?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to University of Southern California is to bus which costs $30.43 - $97.83 and takes 7h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to University of Southern California?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to University of Southern California is to fly and tram and bus which takes 3h 21m and costs $65.22 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and University of Southern California?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to University of Southern California. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Broadway / 36th via Alameda / Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between San Jose and University of Southern California?

No, there is no direct train from San Jose to University of Southern California station. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Expo Park / USC Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

How far is it from San Jose to University of Southern California?

The distance between San Jose and University of Southern California is 540 km. The road distance is 548.7 km.

How do I travel from San Jose to University of Southern California without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose to University of Southern California without a car is to bus via North Hollywood Station which takes 7h 33m and costs $26.09 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from San Jose to University of Southern California?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from San Jose to University of Southern California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose to University of Southern California bus from?

San Jose to University of Southern California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

Where do I catch the San Jose to University of Southern California train from?

San Jose to University of Southern California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from San Jose to University of Southern California?

The best way to get from San Jose to University of Southern California is to bus via North Hollywood Station which takes 7h 33m and costs $26.09 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $47.83 - $163.04 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the San Jose to University of Southern California bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Jose to University of Southern California train arrive?

San Jose to University of Southern California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from San Jose to University of Southern California?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to University of Southern California is 549 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from San Jose to University of Southern California.

Where can I stay near University of Southern California?

There are 3131+ hotels available in University of Southern California. Prices start at $92.85 per night.

Dodger Stadium

Dodger Stadium is a ballpark in the Elysian Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. It is the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Opened in 1962, it was constructed in less than three years at a cost of US$23 million (US$239 million in 2024). It is the oldest ballpark in MLB west of the Mississippi River, and third-oldest overall, after Fenway Park in Boston (1912) and Wrigley Field in Chicago (1914), and is the largest baseball stadium in the world by seat capacity. Often referred to as a "pitcher's ballpark", the stadium has seen 13 no-hitters, 2 of which were perfect games.

Staples Center

Crypto Arena (originally and colloquially known as Staples Center) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in downtown Los Angeles. Opened on October 17, 1999, as Staples Center, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along Figueroa Street, and has since been considered a part of L. Live. Owned and operated by Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), it is the home venue of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL)—which are both owned in part by AEG's founder Philip Anschutz, as well as the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks.

Walt Disney Concert Hall

The Walt Disney Concert Hall at 111 South Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles, California, is the fourth hall of the Los Angeles Music Center and was designed by Frank Gehry. It was opened on October 23, 2003. Bounded by Hope Street, Grand Avenue, and 1st and 2nd streets, it seats 2,265 people and serves, among other purposes, as the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra and the Los Angeles Master Chorale. The hall is a compromise between a vineyard-style seating configuration, like the Berliner Philharmonie by Hans Scharoun, and a classical shoebox design like the Vienna Musikverein or the Boston Symphony Hall.

Seven ways to Travel from San Jose to University Of Southern California

Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Southwest Airlines

JSX

Train operators

Amtrak

Metrolink Trains

BART

Metro Los Angeles

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Flixbus USA

Long Beach Transit

Hoang Express

LA DOT

Torrance Transit

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to University of Southern California?

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to University of Southern California?

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and University of Southern California?

Is there a direct train between San Jose and University of Southern California?

How far is it from San Jose to University of Southern California?

How do I travel from San Jose to University of Southern California without a car?

How long does it take to get from San Jose to University of Southern California?

Where do I catch the San Jose to University of Southern California bus from?

Where do I catch the San Jose to University of Southern California train from?

Train or bus from San Jose to University of Southern California?

Where does the San Jose to University of Southern California bus arrive?

Where does the San Jose to University of Southern California train arrive?

Can I drive from San Jose to University of Southern California?

Where can I stay near University of Southern California?