How to travel from Las Vegas to San Jose, United States of America

The distance between Las Vegas and San Jose is around 449 miles (723km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the underground which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Las Vegas to San Jose by plane, subway, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland (OAK) then take the train to Berryessa / North San Jose.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $140
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Bus

Take the bus to San Jose Downtown.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $30
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Drive

Drive to San Jose.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance527 miles (848km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Las Vegas and San Jose

There are several options for getting from Las Vegas to San Jose by plane, subway, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $30 and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the underground and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $140.

The distance between Las Vegas and San Jose is around 449 miles (723km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 382 miles (614km)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Las Vegas and San Jose by plane and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Las Vegas to San Jose is to fly and then take the underground which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx $140.

The cheapest way to travel between Las Vegas and San Jose, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $30 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Las Vegas and San Jose. We recommend that you fly from Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland (OAK) then take the train to Berryessa / North San Jose. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Las Vegas and San Jose. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Las Vegas and San Jose with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 11h 15m.

Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Las Vegas and San Jose. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Las Vegas to San Jose. We recommend that you fly from Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland (OAK) then take the train to Berryessa / North San Jose. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to San Jose is San Jose International Airport (SJC) (SJC) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from San Jose. Oakland International Airport (OAK) (OAK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (SFO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Las Vegas and San Jose. The distance is around 527 miles (848km) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Las Vegas to San Jose is to fly and then take the underground which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around $140.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Las Vegas and San Jose

Transport options from Las Vegas to San Jose
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 15m
$140
every 15 mins723km (449 miles)
Fly to San Francisco (SFO), Train3h 45m
$110
every 30 mins735km (457 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 20m
$220
every 10 mins733km (455 miles)
Bus
11h 15m
$30
6 times a week886km (551 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
$52
on demand848km (527 miles)

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Airports near San Jose

The following major airports near San Jose offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

SJC
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
International Airport
Distance
3 miles (5km) from San Jose
OAK
Oakland International Airport (OAK)
International Airport
Distance
31 miles (50km) from San Jose
SFO
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
International Airport
Distance
33 miles (54km) from San Jose