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

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There are 7 ways to get from Birmingham to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BHM - SJC
    6h 47m
    $228–921

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BHM - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    7h 50m
    $170–689

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $360–699

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Birmingham to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    2d 18h
    $841–1,812

  5. Drive 2,274.5 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to San Josecar car 2,274.5 mi
    36h 1m
    $416–600

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BHM - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    7h 39m
    $243–980

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Longview Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tucson to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    2d 22h
    $611–1,214

Birmingham to San Jose by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$360Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,992 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to San Jose Diridon Station via Dallas Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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