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How to get fromBismarck to San Joseby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bismarck to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BIS - SJC
    6h 8m
    $123–533

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BIS - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 53m
    $102–406

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Cheyennebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    46h 25m
    $440–637

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Spokane to Portlandtrain train
    4. Take the train from Portland to San Josetrain train
    47h 30m
    $839–1,285

  5. Drive  1,601.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bismarck to San Josecar car 1,601.4 mi
    25h 41m
    $293–423

Bismarck to San Jose by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration46h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,261.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to San Jose Diridon Station via Billings, Cheyenne, Sparks Transit Center, and Oakland in around 46h 25m.

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