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

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

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

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAT - SJC
    6h 53m
    $154–704

  2. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane AUS - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    8h 15m
    $139–517

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    33h 15m
    $291–481

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    39h 45m
    $580–1,209

  5. Drive 1,658.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to San Josecar car 1,658.7 mi
    26h 42m
    $303–438

  6. Fly San Antonio International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAT - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 33m
    $166–232

  7. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAT - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    7h 29m
    $169–713

  8. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane AUS - SJC
    7h 10m
    $177–729

  9. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane AUS - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    8h 2m
    $182–788

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Big Springbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Big Spring to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    39h 25m
    $269–523

San Antonio to San Jose by train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration39h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$580Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,462.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Btwn Market & Villita to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant via I-35 N Access & Marek St, San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, and Downtown Los Angeles in around 33h 15m.

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