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How to get fromLima to San Joseby plane, train, subway, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Lima to San Jose by plane, train, subway, or shuttle

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

    best
    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LIM - SJC
    12h 23m
    $320–1,123

  2. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LIM - MRY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    15h 51m
    $285–883

  3. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LIM - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    12h 52m
    $452–1,041

  4. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LIM - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    12h 36m
    $455–982

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LIM - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain train
    16h 52m
    $379–1,314

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration14h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$305Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,487.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 23m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and San Jose, CA, USA?

LATAM Chile, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 5 times a day.

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