Drive or Fly: San Jose, CA to Agoura Hills, CA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for SJC–BUR. At 345 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 33m

Distance

345.9 mi

Total Cost

$111

CO2

140 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$76

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 20m

34m in the air

Air Distance

282 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

72 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

San Jose, CA → SJC 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 34m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BUR → Agoura Hills, CA 36m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

San Jose, CA SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

Agoura Hills, CA BUR — Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport 24 mi, ~36m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SJC and BUR. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 13m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

10h 41m

9h 36m on rail

Total Cost

$55

CO2

16 kg

Route

Coast Starlight

Door-to-Door Timeline

San Jose, CA → San Jose 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 576m

Arrival 10m

Simi Valley Amtrak → Agoura Hills, CA 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $55) $55

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From San Jose 1 mi, ~10m drive

To Simi Valley Amtrak 10 mi, ~15m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	6h 33m	3h 20m	10h 41m
Total cost (1 person)	$111	$186	$55
Carbon footprint	140 kg CO₂	72 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

345.9 mi 6h 32m

via I 5, I 5 Truck, CA 152

Shortest (+11 min)

339.1 mi 6h 44m

via US 101, US 101; CA 156, CA 154

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from San Jose, CA to Agoura Hills, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.