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How to get fromSan Jose to Baltimoreby plane, subway, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SJC - BWI
    6h 44m
    $184–754

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SFO - DCA
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain train
    8h 53m
    $162–1,087

  3. BART, train

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain train
    3d 1h
    $1,723–3,365

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3d 5h
    $587–888

  5. Drive  2,831.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Baltimorecar car 2,831.4 mi
    44h 56m
    $517–747

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SFO - BWI
    7h 59m
    $168–472

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SFO - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain train
    9h 39m
    $170–682

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SMF - BWI
    10h 46m
    $248–869

  9. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3d 4h
    $1,455–2,332

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain train
    3d 8h
    $1,827–2,991

San Jose to Baltimore by subway and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,723Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,443.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Baltimore, MD, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Fronteras to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station via 285 S East End Ave - Pomona, East End Ave and Mission Blvd E, Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, St Louis Bus Station, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 3d 5h.

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