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How to get fromNew York (State) to San Joseby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or subway

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

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

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUF - SJC
    8h 14m
    $275–1,131

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EWR - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    9h 14m
    $208–852

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 23h
    $513–1,033

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Emeryville to San Josetrain train
    3d 5h
    $1,079–2,288

  5. Drive 2,928.1 mi

    1. Drive from New York to San Josecar car 2,928.1 mi
    46h 13m
    $535–772

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGA - SJC
    9h 51m
    $279–1,114

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane JFK - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    8h 50m
    $247–473

  8. Bus, train, BART

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3d 5h
    $922–1,886

New York (State) to San Jose by subway and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$513Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,300.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between New York (State), USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to San Jose Diridon Station via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 23h.

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