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

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There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, subway, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RDU - SJC
    9h 25m
    $196–806

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RDU - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    9h 7m
    $138–374

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 19h
    $526–836

  4. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3d 7h
    $1,899–3,018

  5. Drive  2,767.6 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to San Josecar car 2,767.6 mi
    45h 11m
    $490–707

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RDU - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    10h 32m
    $180–714

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLT - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    12h 19m
    $236–513

  8. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane RDU - MRY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    13h 26m
    $230–816

Raleigh to San Jose by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$526Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,388.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to San Jose Diridon Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 19h.

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