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

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

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane plane SJC - BIL
    5h 25m
    $110–494

  2. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Salt Lake Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Idaho Fallsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus bus
    34h 45m
    $586–965

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Cheyennebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Billingsbus bus
    38h 35m
    $352–512

  4. Drive  1,186.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Billingscar car 1,186.6 mi
    19h 40m
    $217–313

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane plane SFO - BIL
    6h 32m
    $113–441

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane plane OAK - BIL
    6h 24m
    $121–513

  7. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane plane MRY - BIL
    9h 23m
    $170–581

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane plane SMF - BIL
    9h 33m
    $183–598

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    39h 9m
    $744–1,150

  10. Train, bus via Portland

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    39h 22m
    $599–915

San Jose to Billings by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration38h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$352Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 906.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Billings, MT, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Logan International Airport (BIL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Billings via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, and Cheyenne in around 38h 35m.

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