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How to get fromBeijing to San Joseby plane, train, shuttle, subway, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Beijing to San Jose by plane, train, shuttle, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PEK - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    15h 28m
    $249–775

  2. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane PEK - MRY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    21h 4m
    $372–1,067

  3. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PEK - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain train
    20h 52m
    $426–1,228

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

    1. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PEK - SJC
    17h 53m
    $367–1,107

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PEK - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    19h 17m
    $372–1,116

  6. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane PEK - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    22h 26m
    $342–1,035

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration14h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,949.1 mi
  • Duration: 15h 28m

What companies run services between Beijing, China and San Jose, CA, USA?

Hainan, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and five other airlines fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) twice daily.

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