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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUF - SJC
    9h 5m
    $185–805

  2. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUF - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    10h 8m
    $137–573

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus 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 18h
    $460–770

  4. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2d 19h
    $1,601–2,696

  5. Drive  2,670.5 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to San Josecar car 2,670.5 mi
    42h 7m
    $488–704

  6. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUF - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    9h 32m
    $190–814

  7. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane YYZ - SJC
    12h 27m
    $180–712

  8. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YYZ - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    11h 54m
    $262–930

Buffalo to San Jose by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$460Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,302.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to San Jose Diridon Station via Columbus, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 18h.

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