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How to get fromSan Diego to Milpitasby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from San Diego to Milpitas by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2h 1m
    $76–266

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    10h 47m
    $89–150

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 39m
    $174–366

  4. Drive 464.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Milpitascar car 464.5 mi
    7h 53m
    $85–123

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    2h 30m
    $83–263

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take the subway from Daly City to Milpitassubway subway
    3h 21m
    $83–262

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h
    $77–150

  8. Bus via San Ysidro

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    12h 48m
    $94–140

San Diego to Milpitas by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 424.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Milpitas, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Tasman Station via Los Angeles, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 14h 39m.

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