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How to get fromKansas City to San Joseby plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Kansas City to San Jose by plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MCI - SJC
    7h 16m
    $173–803

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MCI - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    7h 3m
    $165–401

  3. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus bus
    4. Take the subway from West Oakland to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    42h 20m
    $277–555

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    46h 35m
    $681–1,436

  5. Drive 1,827.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to San Josecar car 1,827.7 mi
    28h 6m
    $334–482

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MCI - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    7h 58m
    $188–862

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MCI - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain train
    10h 7m
    $222–944

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    43h 25m
    $343–444

Kansas City to San Jose by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration42h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$277Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,499.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Kansas City, KS, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to San Jose via Los Angeles in around 46h 35m.

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