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

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

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

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    1. Fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MZT - SJC
    5h 55m
    $210–847

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MZT - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    7h 33m
    $172–615

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mazatlán to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    35h 3m
    $220–412

  4. Drive 1,545.9 mi

    1. Drive from Mazatlán to San Josecar car 1,545.9 mi
    27h 49m
    $283–408

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MZT - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    6h 35m
    $225–906

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mazatlán to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    38h 40m
    $210–347

  7. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Mazatlan to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    44h 14m
    $195–271

Mazatlán to San Jose by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,364.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Mazatlán, Mexico and San Jose, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) twice daily. Alternatively, Tufesa Mexico operates a bus from Mazatlán to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $210–347 and the journey takes 38h 40m.

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