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

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

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  1. Fly from Dayton

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    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DAY - SJC
    8h 46m
    $155–705

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union 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 9h
    $403–654

  3. Bus, train, BART

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicagobus 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 15h
    $601–1,585

  4. Drive  2,383.7 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to San Josecar car 2,383.7 mi
    37h 32m
    $435–629

  5. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CVG - SJC
    11h 36m
    $245–723

Dayton to San Jose by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$403Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,048.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to San Jose Diridon Station via Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 9h.

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