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

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

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

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    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ELP - SJC
    7h 14m
    $170–695

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ELP - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    8h 17m
    $142–493

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales / ...
    23h 40m
    $201–257

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from El Paso Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    27h 40m
    $395–810

  5. Drive 1,107.6 mi

    1. Drive from El Paso to San Josecar car 1,107.6 mi
    18h 45m
    $203–292

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ELP - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    7h 56m
    $185–754

  7. Bus via San Jose Diridon Station

    1. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    24h
    $178–352

El Paso to San Jose by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 990 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Paso to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant via 612 Wall St - Los Angeles and Downtown Los Angeles in around 23h 40m.

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