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How to get fromPhoenix, AZ to San Joseby bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix, AZ to San Jose by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or subway

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  1. Line 17 bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from McDowell Rd & 27th Av to McDowell Rd & 44th Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PHX - SJC
    4h 22m
    $187–247

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    16h 10m
    $95–140

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Phoenix, AZ to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    20h 12m
    $352–659

  4. Drive 703.4 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix, AZ to San Josecar car 703.4 mi
    11h 35m
    $129–186

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PHX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    5h 9m
    $392–466

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHX - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 30m
    $159–975

  7. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    17h 58m
    $96–142

Phoenix, AZ to San Jose by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration16h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 635.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

Tufesa operates a bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant twice daily. Tickets cost $120–160 and the journey takes 16h 10m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily.

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