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How to get fromSan Jose to Banaue Rice Terracesby train, plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Banaue Rice Terraces by train, plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Caltrain, fly to Cauayan, Van

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cauayan (CYZ)plane plane SFO - CYZ
    3. Take the bus from Cauayan Airport to Banauebus bus
    26h 35m
    ₱31,477–99,722

  2. Caltrain, fly to Tuguegarao Airport, taxi

    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 Tuguegarao Airport (TUG)plane plane SFO - TUG
    3. Take the taxi from Tuguegarao-Airport-TUG to Banaue Rice Terracestaxi taxi
    24h 12m
    ₱26,877–94,822

  3. Caltrain, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane SFO - MNL
    3. Take the bus from Quezon City to Banauebus bus
    23h 52m
    ₱35,111–62,389

  4. Caltrain, fly to Laoag International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Laoag International Airport (LAO)plane plane SFO - LAO
    3. Take the bus from Laoag to Candonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Candon to Banaue Rice Terracestaxi taxi
    26h 50m
    ₱29,917–115,112

  5. Caltrain, fly to Clark International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Clark International Airport (CRK)plane plane SFO - CRK
    3. Take the bus from Dau to Manila Cubaobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Quezon City to Banauebus bus
    28h 51m
    ₱37,436–112,801

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cauayan (CYZ) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration19h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₱23,152Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 11,165.5 km
  • Duration: 26h 35m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Banaue Rice Terraces, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Banaue Rice Terraces. However, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Cauayan (CYZ), walk to Cauayan Airport, take the bus to Banaue, then walk to Banaue Rice Terraces. Alternatively, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Tuguegarao Airport (TUG), then take the taxi to Banaue Rice Terraces.

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