How to travel from San Jose to Orlando, United States of America

The distance between San Jose and Orlando is around 2,468 miles (3,971km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from San Jose to Orlando by plane, train, bus, subway 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 San Jose (SJC) to Tampa (TPA) then take the train to Orlando.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Flight time5h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $370
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Los Angeles, Dallas then Houston and then to Orlando.

  • Duration2 days 17h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $430
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to Richmond, Chicago Union Station then Rockville Amtrak and then to Orlando.

  • Duration3 days 15h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $480
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Orlando.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Distance2,846 miles (4,580km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Jose and Orlando

There are several options for getting from San Jose to Orlando by plane, train, bus, subway and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around $370 and will take around 8h 25m.

The distance between San Jose and Orlando is around 2,468 miles (3,971km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,407 miles (3,873km)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from San Jose and Orlando by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 21h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Jose to Orlando is to fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 25m and will set you back approx $370.

The cheapest way to travel between San Jose and Orlando, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around $370 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Jose and Orlando. It typically takes around 3 days 15h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Jose to Orlando. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Richmond, Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak and UNION STATION station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3 days 15h.

BART and Amtrak run train services between San Jose and Orlando. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3 days 15h, 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 San Jose and Orlando. It typically takes around 2 days 17h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Jose to Orlando. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Los Angeles, Dallas and Houston. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 17h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between San Jose and Orlando. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2 days 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Jose to Orlando. We recommend that you fly from San Jose (SJC) to Tampa (TPA) then take the train to Orlando. instead which will take 8h 25m.

The closest major airport to Orlando is Orlando International Airport (MCO) (MCO) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Orlando. Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) (SFB) and Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) (DAB) 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 San Jose and Orlando. The distance is around 2,846 miles (4,580km) by road and it will take around 1 day 21h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Jose to Orlando is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around $370.

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Jose and Orlando

Transport options from San Jose to Orlando
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
8h 25m
$370
once daily3,971km (2,468 miles)
Train and Plane9hrs
$410
once daily4,065km (2,526 miles)
Bus
2 days 17h
$430
5 times a week5,025km (3,122 miles)
Train
3 days 15h
$480
once daily6,617km (4,112 miles)
Drive
1 day 21h
$280
on demand4,580km (2,846 miles)

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Airports near Orlando

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

MCO
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (14km) from Orlando
SFB
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
International Airport
Distance
18 miles (29km) from Orlando
DAB
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)
International Airport
Distance
48 miles (78km) from Orlando