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

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There are 10 ways to get from Ohio to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, subway, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CVG - SJC
    8h 46m
    $257–1,007

  2. Bus to Detroit, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DTW - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    9h 33m
    $178–616

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus 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 10h
    $417–834

  4. Bus, train, BART

    1. Take the bus from Columbus 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
    2d 15h
    $816–1,707

  5. Drive 2,447.1 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to San Josecar car 2,447.1 mi
    38h 31m
    $447–646

  6. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CMH - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    8h 15m
    $277–774

  7. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLE - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    8h 1m
    $208–344

  8. Fly Covington to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CVG - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    8h 36m
    $259–625

  9. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PIT - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    10h 30m
    $526–891

  10. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    11h 4m
    $290–1,029

Ohio to San Jose by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$417Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,030.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to San Jose Diridon Station via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 10h.

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