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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CLE - SJC
    8h 41m
    $226–656

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLE - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    8h 6m
    $208–344

  3. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak 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 14h
    $809–1,827

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Cambridgebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cambridge, OH 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 15h
    $402–831

  5. Drive 2,481.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to San Josecar car 2,481.8 mi
    38h 48m
    $453–655

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CLE - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    9h 18m
    $230–914

Cleveland to San Jose by train and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$809Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,153.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland to San Jose Diridon Station via Cambridge, Cambridge, OH, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 15h.

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