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

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There are 7 ways to get from Durham to San Jose by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, subway, or car

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RDU - SJC
    9h 58m
    $237–908

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RDU - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    9h 24m
    $199–426

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta 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 20h
    $498–981

  4. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    4. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3d 9h
    $1,118–2,380

  5. Drive 2,743.7 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to San Josecar car 2,743.7 mi
    44h 44m
    $501–724

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RDU - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    10h 31m
    $252–968

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLT - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    11h 34m
    $229–773

Durham to San Jose by bus and subway

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$498Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,392.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to San Jose Diridon Station via Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 20h.

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