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How to get fromMunich Airport (MUC) to San Joseby plane, train, subway, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Munich Airport (MUC) to San Jose by plane, train, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MUC - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    12h 57m
    $344–666

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

    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MUC - SJC
    14h 29m
    $508–1,720

  3. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MUC - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    15h 6m
    $482–1,834

  4. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane MUC - MRY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    18h 21m
    $430–1,399

  5. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MUC - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain train
    18h 25m
    $531–1,802

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MUC - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    23h 53m
    $465–790

Munich International Airport (MUC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$315Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,899.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 57m

What companies run services between Munich Airport (MUC), Germany and San Jose, CA, USA?

Lufthansa, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 3 times a day.

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