There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Ladera Ranch by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
2h 48m$562–878Drive 390.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Jose to Ladera Ranchcar 390.9 mi
6h 40m$65–94Bus, train via Tully & King
- Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain OC Line
9h 29m$72–96Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
13h 4m$288–437BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
3h 44m$279–837Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
10h 44m$90–129Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Downtown Los Angelesbus San Jose
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain OC Line
12h 6m$100–133
Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Ladera Ranch is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Ladera Ranch is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $550 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Ladera Ranch. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Santa Ana Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Ladera Ranch station. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
The distance between San Jose and Ladera Ranch is 365 miles. The road distance is 393.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Ladera Ranch without a car is to bus and train via Tully & King which takes 9h 29m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from San Jose to Ladera Ranch, including transfers.
San Jose to Ladera Ranch bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
San Jose to Ladera Ranch train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Ladera Ranch is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $550 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $440 and takes 13h 4m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $130 and takes 10h 44m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Ladera Ranch, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and JSX fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Ladera Ranch via Los Angeles and San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station in around 13h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- Hoang Bus
Bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Jose Fronteras to Downtown Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–100
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $75–100
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Booking & Getting There
San Jose to Ladera Ranch bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
San Jose to Ladera Ranch train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Ladera Ranch is 393 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from San Jose to Ladera Ranch.
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