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

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There are 8 ways to get from Memphis to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, subway, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MEM - SJC
    7h 52m
    $174–804

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MEM - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    9h
    $146–432

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $351–566

  4. Bus, train, BART

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - Shellbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    4. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2d 17h
    $740–1,743

  5. Drive  2,041.5 mi

    1. Drive from Memphis to San Josecar car 2,041.5 mi
    32h 7m
    $373–539

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MEM - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    8h 34m
    $179–813

  7. Bus via Tulsa

    1. Take the bus from Memphis to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus
    2d 3h
    $380–588

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3d 6h
    $691–1,726

Memphis to San Jose by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$351Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,794 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to San Jose Diridon Station via Memphis Bus Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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