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

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There are 10 ways to get from Bloomington to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, subway, or car

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  1. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BMI - SJC
    9h 13m
    $164–704

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr 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
    2d 6h
    $367–715

  3. Bus, train, BART

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2d 6h
    $722–1,537

  4. Drive 2,080.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to San Josecar car 2,080.3 mi
    34h 14m
    $380–549

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    8h 30m
    $232–880

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORD - SJC
    9h 27m
    $194–579

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    9h 16m
    $247–939

  8. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane STL - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    10h
    $198–557

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    9h 38m
    $234–508

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    10h 20m
    $176–387

Bloomington to San Jose by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$367Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,785.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to San Jose Diridon Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 6h.

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