How to get to San Jose, CA from Anaheim, CA

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Compare train, coach and flight for Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £101 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £101, while a flight costs an average of £589.

Distance: 530 km

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£166

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£589

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£55

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11h 19m

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10h 49m

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8h 45m

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5h 24m

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5h 52m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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1.6 - 3.2kg

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Compare ways to travel from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA

Compare the available ways to get from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA is a coach with an average price of £101.

This is compared to other travel options from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA:

A coach is £66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average £166.

A coach is £489 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average £589.

The fastest way to travel from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 24m.

Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 45m.

Train takes on average 11h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Anaheim, CA and San Jose, CA including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £166 compared to roughly £55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£111. The journey takes 10h 49m versus 5h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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How to get to San Jose, CA from Anaheim, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA

Travel to San Jose, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Anaheim, CA and San Jose, CA including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA is a coach with an average price of £101.

This is compared to other travel options from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA:

A coach is £66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average £166.

A coach is £489 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average £589.

The fastest way to travel from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 24m.

Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 45m.

Train takes on average 11h 19m.

The Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA distance is approximately 530 km.
The average frequency per day from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA is:
  • Around 129 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Anaheim, CA and San Jose, CA as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, CA and arrive in San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) and arrive in San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to San Jose, CA by coach.
  • Travel with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United, skywest airlines, CitizenPlane to go to San Jose, CA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to San Jose, CA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with Greyhound.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Seattle, WA, San Diego, CA, Portland, OR. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Jose, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Anaheim, CA to San Jose, CA, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In San Jose, CA, you can explore the Japanese Friendship Garden, visit the interactive Children's Discovery Museum, and enjoy performances at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. Discover Silicon Valley's history at the Computer History Museum, or take a scenic hike in Alum Rock Park. Notable sights include the intriguing Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive, the San Jose Museum of Art, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, and the serene Municipal Rose Garden.
Three to four days in San Jose, CA, allows you to explore key attractions like the Tech Interactive, Winchester Mystery House, and nearby natural parks, while also enjoying the local dining and cultural scene.

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