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How to get fromSão Paulo to Palo Altoby plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from São Paulo to Palo Alto by plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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

    best
    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane GRU - SJC
    17h 55m
    $438–1,618

  2. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane GRU - STS
    2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    23h 11m
    $309–1,052

  3. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane GRU - SFO
    18h 17m
    $464–1,127

  4. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane GRU - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    23h 32m
    $507–1,709

  5. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane GRU - MRY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    23h 12m
    $416–1,381

  6. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane GRU - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    25h 50m
    $393–1,350

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane GRU - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    20h 32m
    $458–1,642

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration16h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$437Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,480.1 mi
  • Duration: 17h 55m

What companies run services between São Paulo, Brazil and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

LATAM Chile, Delta, and two other airlines fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 4 times a day.

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