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

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There are 9 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to San Jose by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, subway, or car

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  1. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane FLL - SJC
    9h 3m
    $215–806

  2. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MIA - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    9h 22m
    $189–417

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 21h
    $478–934

  4. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station 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
    4d 5h
    $1,408–2,943

  5. Drive 2,957.9 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to San Josecar car 2,957.9 mi
    2d
    $540–780

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FLL - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    8h 38m
    $267–974

  7. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MIA - SJC
    9h 35m
    $197–759

  8. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane FLL - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    9h 55m
    $230–865

  9. Train to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beachtrain train
    2. Fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PBI - SJC
    10h 58m
    $267–1,010

Fort Lauderdale to San Jose by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$478Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,560.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to San Jose Diridon Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 21h.

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