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How to get fromNogales to San Joseby shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from Nogales to San Jose by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nogales to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PHX - SJC
    6h 39m
    $396–456

  2. Bus to Tucson, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nogales, AZ to Tucsonbus bus
    2. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane TUS - SJC
    8h 2m
    $101–495

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nogales, AZ to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    19h 20m
    $120–170

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 219 N Arroyo Blvd - Nogales to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    23h 47m
    $334–664

  5. Drive 886.2 mi

    1. Drive from Nogales to San Josecar car 886.2 mi
    14h 32m
    $162–234

  6. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nogales to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PHX - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    7h 26m
    $601–675

  7. Bus to Tucson, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Nogales, AZ to Tucsonbus bus
    2. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane TUS - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    7h 48m
    $223–793

  8. Bus to Tucson, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from Nogales, AZ to Tucsonbus bus
    2. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane TUS - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    8h 48m
    $116–534

  9. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nogales to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHX - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    7h 47m
    $368–1,184

  10. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nogales to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane PHX - MRY
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    10h 3m
    $451–1,476

  11. Bus via Nogales

    1. Take the bus from Nogales to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    20h 38m
    $124–171

Nogales to San Jose by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration19h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 798.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

Tufesa operates a bus from Nogales, AZ to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant twice daily. Tickets cost $150–190 and the journey takes 19h 20m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily.

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