How to get to Los Angeles, CA from San Jose, CA

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Compare train, coach and flight for San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £64, while a flight costs an average of £541.

Distance: 492 km

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Compare ways to travel from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA

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

The cheapest way to travel from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA is a coach with an average price of £64.

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

A coach is £52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £116.

A coach is £477 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £541.

The fastest way to travel from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 16m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 8m.

Train takes on average 11h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between San Jose, CA and Los Angeles, CA including taking a train, coach and flight.

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from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA

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

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

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FAQs: San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Travel to Los Angeles, 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 San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between San Jose, CA and Los Angeles, CA including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA is a coach with an average price of £64.

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

A coach is £52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £116.

A coach is £477 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £541.

The fastest way to travel from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 16m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 8m.

Train takes on average 11h 15m.

The San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA distance is approximately 492 km.
The average frequency per day from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA is:
  • Around 83 flights per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Jose, CA and Los Angeles, 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 San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Coaches mostly depart from San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Tufesa Internacional, FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Los Angeles, CA by coach.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
  • Travel with Alaska Airlines, United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, CitizenPlane, Spirit Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct coaches per day with Tufesa Internacional, FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Las Vegas, NV, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Portland, OR, Denver, CO. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Los Angeles, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Los Angeles, you can explore the vibrant Venice Beach Boardwalk with its eclectic shops and street performers, visit the historic El Capitan Theatre for a classic movie experience, or take a scenic hike in Runyon Canyon Park for panoramic city views. Enjoy a live performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, known for its stunning architecture, or discover unique exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. For sightseeing, check out the Griffith Observatory for breathtaking views and astronomy exhibits, The Getty Center with its impressive art collection and gardens, and the Santa Monica Pier, featuring an amusement park and ocean views. Walk along the Hollywood Walk of Fame to see star plaques of entertainment icons, or visit the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) for diverse art collections.
For an enriching experience in Los Angeles, plan to spend at least 3 to 5 days. This allows time to explore major attractions like Hollywood, Santa Monica Pier, and the Getty Centre, while also enjoying the city's vibrant culture and diverse neighbourhoods.

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