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How to get fromAlbuquerque to San Joseby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Albuquerque to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ABQ - SJC
    5h 38m
    $103–554

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    25h 30m
    $166–323

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    28h 18m
    $362–805

  4. Drive 1,035.1 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to San Josecar car 1,035.1 mi
    16h 48m
    $189–273

  5. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ABQ - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4h 55m
    $228–763

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ABQ - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 16m
    $405–772

  7. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAF - SJC
    7h 9m
    $174–558

  8. Bus via Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    27h 27m
    $168–274

Albuquerque to San Jose by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 874.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 25h 30m.

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