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How to get fromAlbany Airport (ALB) to San Joseby plane, train, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to San Jose by plane, train, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ALB - SJC
    7h 59m
    $312–1,213

  2. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane ALB - MRY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    11h 20m
    $306–1,074

  3. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3d
    $1,012–2,166

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3d 5h
    $510–1,044

  5. Drive 2,946.8 mi

    1. Drive from Albany Airport (ALB) to San Josecar car 2,946.8 mi
    47h
    $538–777

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ALB - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    8h 36m
    $329–1,269

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ALB - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    9h 2m
    $494–1,196

Albany Airport (ALB) to San Jose by bus, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,012Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,538.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Albany Airport (ALB), USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany International Airport to San Jose Diridon Station via Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall, Albany Bus Terminal, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 3d 5h.

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