How to travel from Los Angeles to San Jose, United States of America

The distance between Los Angeles and San Jose is around 340 miles (548km) and the quickest way to get there is to take a tram and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

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

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Tram and Plane

Take a tram to Del Amo Station then fly from Long Beach (LGB) to San Jose (SJC).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $180
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to San Jose Downtown.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    $21
Operated byFlixbus USA+ 3 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to San Jose.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $65
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Drive

Drive to San Jose.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance340 miles (548km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Los Angeles and San Jose

There are several options for getting from Los Angeles to San Jose by tram, plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $21 and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a tram and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $180.

The distance between Los Angeles and San Jose is around 340 miles (548km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305 miles (492km)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Los Angeles and San Jose by tram and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Los Angeles to San Jose is to take a tram and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx $180.

The cheapest way to travel between Los Angeles and San Jose, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $21 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Los Angeles and San Jose. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Los Angeles and San Jose with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 10hrs.

Amtrak run train services between Los Angeles and San Jose. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Los Angeles and San Jose. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Los Angeles and San Jose with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 6h 35m.

Flixbus USA, Tufesa and Santa Clara VTA run regular bus services between Los Angeles and San Jose. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Los Angeles to San Jose. We recommend that you take a tram to Del Amo Station then fly from Long Beach (LGB) to San Jose (SJC). instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Los Angeles and San Jose. The distance is around 340 miles (548km) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Los Angeles to San Jose is to take a tram and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around $180.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Los Angeles and San Jose

Transport options from Los Angeles to San Jose
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Tram and Plane
2h 20m
$180
hourly563km (350 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 35m
$21
every 2 hours566km (352 miles)
Bus via Gilroy7h 60m
$57
twice daily624km (388 miles)
Train
10hrs
$65
twice daily680km (423 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
$34
on demand548km (340 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