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How to get fromSan Jose to Chennaiby train, plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to Chennai by train, plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chennai International 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 Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SFO - MAA
    24h 41m
    ₹51,659–92,799

  2. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane MRY - MAA
    28h 53m
    ₹47,133–126,641

  3. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chennai International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SJC - MAA
    26h 25m
    ₹55,349–151,139

  4. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SMF - MAA
    29h 57m
    ₹64,598–180,049

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, 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 Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane SFO - BLR
    3. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Peramburtrain train
    31h 55m
    ₹71,854–104,009

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, 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 Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane SFO - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chennai Egmoretrain train
    34h 24m
    ₹62,299–204,499

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration21h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹35,824Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,991.2 km
  • Duration: 24h 41m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Chennai, India?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Cathay Pacific, and four other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 4 times a day.

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