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How to get fromSan Jose to Big Bend National Parkby plane, car, subway, train, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Big Bend National Park by plane, car, subway, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Midland International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane SJC - MAF
    2. Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    9h 58m
    $138–522

  2. Drive 1,430.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Big Bend National Parkcar car 1,430.6 mi
    24h 30m
    $262–378

  3. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Midland International Airport, drive

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane OAK - MAF
    3. Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    10h 49m
    $149–542

  4. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Midland International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane SFO - MAF
    3. Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    11h 18m
    $141–490

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to El Paso International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane SJC - ELP
    2. Drive from El-Paso-Airport-ELP to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    10h 57m
    $228–988

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to El Paso International Airport, drive

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane OAK - ELP
    3. Drive from El-Paso-Airport-ELP to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    11h 38m
    $244–997

  7. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Midland International Airport, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane MRY - MAF
    3. Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    12h 59m
    $188–580

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Midland International Airport (MAF) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,408.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Big Bend National Park, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Big Bend National Park. However, you can take the line 60 bus to SJC Airport Terminal A, walk to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) airport, fly to Midland International Airport (MAF), then drive to Big Bend National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from San Jose to Big Bend National Park in around 24h 30m.

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