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

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There are 6 ways to get from Knoxville to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, subway, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane TYS - SJC
    7h 11m
    $320–1,170

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane TYS - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    8h 14m
    $242–788

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Jacksonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 20h
    $615–1,126

  4. Bus, train, BART

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Jacksonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    5. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3d 4h
    $1,059–2,149

  5. Drive 2,427.1 mi

    1. Drive from Knoxville to San Josecar car 2,427.1 mi
    38h 29m
    $443–640

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane TYS - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    7h 58m
    $335–1,179

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,107.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Knoxville to San Jose Diridon Station via Knoxville, Jackson, El Mezcal Grocery - Jackson, TN, Indianapolis, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 20h.

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