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How to get fromSan Jose to Anchorageby plane, car, train, subway, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to Anchorage by plane, car, train, subway, or shuttle

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

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SJC - ANC
    8h 13m
    $284–1,104

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SFO - ANC
    7h 36m
    $248–972

  3. Drive 3,096.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Anchoragecar car 3,096.1 mi
    2d 11h
    $565–817

  4. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane OAK - ANC
    9h 3m
    $371–1,414

  5. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SMF - ANC
    11h 51m
    $348–1,294

  6. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane MRY - ANC
    11h 4m
    $335–1,162

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar93Weekly Planes
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,049 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Anchorage, AK, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) hourly.

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