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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MCI - SJC
    7h 20m
    $193–853

  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 7m
    $165–381

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    44h 5m
    $345–649

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Josebus bus Ans 6238
    45h 50m

  5. Drive 1,829.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to San Josecar car 1,829.6 mi
    28h 8m
    $334–483

  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
    8h 2m
    $208–912

  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 11m
    $242–994

Kansas City (MCI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,500 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, 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 bus from Kansas City to San Jose Diridon Station via Tulsa Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 44h 5m.

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