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

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There are 10 ways to get from Kalamazoo to San Jose by plane, train, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane AZO - SJC
    9h 43m
    $154–704

  2. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo 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 9h
    $645–1,491

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago 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 10h
    $408–666

  4. Drive  2,283.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kalamazoo to San Josecar car 2,283.2 mi
    35h 34m
    $417–602

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    8h 58m
    $224–889

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORD - SJC
    9h 25m
    $181–506

  7. Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane GRR - SJC
    11h 3m
    $177–731

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    9h 49m
    $229–898

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    10h 6m
    $226–517

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    10h 17m
    $173–384

Kalamazoo to San Jose by train and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$645Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,953.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 10h.

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