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How to get fromSan Jose State University to University of California, San Diegoby tram, plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from San Jose State University to University of California, San Diego by tram, plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Tram to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Santa Clara Station to Metro/Airport Stationtram
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSJC - SAN
    3. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to UCSD Central Campus Stationtram
    4h 24m
    $104–256

  2. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeOAK - SAN
    5h 1m
    $68–256

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown StationbusSan Fran
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CentertrainPacific Surfliner
    11h 10m
    $88–107

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CentertrainPacific Surfliner
    15h 24m
    $139–203

  5. Drive 447.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose State University to University of California, San Diegocar447.1 mi
    7h 32m
    $82–118

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSFO - SAN
    5h 15m
    $75–377

  7. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San YsidrobusSan Jose
    2. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UCSD Central Campus StationtramBlue
    12h 53m
    $94–140

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopbusGreyhound US0831
    13h 25m
    $74–212

San Jose State University to University of California, San Diego by foot, bus, and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between San Jose State University, CA, USA and University of California, San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from San Jose State University to University of California, San Diego via San Jose, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and UCSD Central Campus Station in around 15h 24m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $70–200 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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