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

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There are 11 ways to get from San Jose to Benson by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Tucson, train

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SJC - TUS
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Benson Amtraktrain train
    7h 41m
    $112–528

  2. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Benson Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    19h 4m
    $218–427

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Benson Visitors Centerbus bus Greyhound US1000
    20h 55m
    $131–257

  4. Drive 865.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Bensoncar car 865.8 mi
    14h 8m
    $158–229

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Tucson, 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 Tucson (TUS)plane plane SFO - TUS
    3. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Benson Amtraktrain train
    7h 26m
    $230–805

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Tucson, train

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane OAK - TUS
    3. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Benson Amtraktrain train
    8h 42m
    $123–597

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SJC - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Benson Amtraktrain train
    7h 26m
    $330–412

  8. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle, train

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane OAK - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Benson Amtraktrain train
    8h 22m
    $477–631

  9. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle, 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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SFO - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Benson Amtraktrain train
    8h 36m
    $304–1,089

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Tucsonbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Benson Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    20h 59m
    $160–207

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Benson Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    22h 38m
    $303–638

San Jose to Benson by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration19h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 778.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Benson, AZ, USA?

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Benson Visitors Center via Los Angeles Union Station in around 20h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Benson Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 22h 38m.

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