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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to San Jose by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, subway, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CVG - SJC
    8h 17m
    $254–1,004

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station 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 10h
    $414–834

  3. Bus, train, BART

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2d 13h
    $806–1,689

  4. Drive 2,380.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to San Josecar car 2,380.4 mi
    37h 25m
    $435–628

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CVG - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    8h 8m
    $256–622

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CVG - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    8h 58m
    $270–1,114

Cincinnati to San Jose by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$414Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,028.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to San Jose Diridon Station via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 10h.

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