Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan Jose to Bilbaoby train, plane, or bus

Find Transport to Bilbao

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Bilbao by train, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport

    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 Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane SFO - BIO
    17h 47m
    €405–451

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Bilbao Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane SJC - BIO
    19h 2m
    €263–1,005

  3. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque 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 Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane plane SFO - BIQ
    3. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    19h 51m
    €304–836

  4. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Santander 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 Santander Airport (SDR)plane plane SFO - SDR
    3. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    20h 11m
    €375–1,235

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Sebastián 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 San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane plane SFO - EAS
    3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    20h 59m
    €415–1,435

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration15h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€217Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from San Jose to Bilbao.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9,215.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 47m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Bilbao, Spain?

Delta, Air France, and seven other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) every 4 hours.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Spain

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides