how do i get from the san jose area to los angelas by bus or train?

Question

i cannot take a plane because flights are expensive and i dont have a passport(parents havent gotten it)
and my parents cant know.but if someone could tell me how i migth be able to get to l.a via train or bus?
obviously ill be taking like 2 trains and more then one bus..but i need help here
thank you =]

and no im not running away.
im grounded and they will only let me stay at my friends house over the weekend.but im telling them that my friend and i are visiting her relatives in l.a.
sorry i should have made that clearer.

Answer 1

If you can't afford air fare, you can't afford Amtrak either.

Greyhound bus southbound will do it.

But, whatever the problem with mom and dad is, you getting on the bus to ANYWHERE IS A BAD IDEA.

Give them another chance for a bit. If that doesn't help smooth the waters at home, you can still head out into the world.

LA is a bad place to be heading to when first getting out in the world. Your chances for survival are pretty much nil. LA has always gobbled up young people heading out into the world for the first time. It is hard to make a go of it there without your parents help, at first.

Like I say, give the folks another chance. At the least, you'll save the bus fare to spend it on something better than an 8 hour bus ride.................

Answer 2

well even if you took Greyhound or amtrak
you will still need ID (it doesnt have to be a passport)
but some govement ID (like a state ID card, (proballty
even a school id with your Photo might be accpected)_
but we do wonder why your parent cant know (it gives the impression you are trying to run away and we will
not be parties to that
sorry

Answer 3

for a bus service, look at Greyhound. for train your only choise is Amtrak