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

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

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

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    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 39m
    $158–622

  2. Drive  3,090.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Anchoragecar car 3,090.4 mi
    2d 11h
    $564–815

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

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SJC - ANC
    8h 38m
    $174–754

  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 9m
    $221–864

  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
    10h 28m
    $238–869

  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 38m
    $235–812

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,055.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) every 4 hours.

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