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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Evanston by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or subway

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

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane SJC - SLC
    2. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport, UT to Evanstonbus bus
    5h 36m
    $88–408

  2. 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 Evanstonbus bus
    20h 50m
    $127–247

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Salt Lake Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Evanstonbus bus
    22h 21m
    $277–606

  4. Drive 841.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Evanstoncar car 841.1 mi
    13h 5m
    $154–222

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane OAK - SLC
    3. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport, UT to Evanstonbus bus
    6h 22m
    $180–388

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, 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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane SFO - SLC
    3. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport, UT to Evanstonbus bus
    6h 36m
    $127–316

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane SMF - SLC
    3. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport, UT to Evanstonbus bus
    9h 23m
    $425–577

San Jose to Evanston by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 672.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Evanston, WY, USA?

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Evanston via Oakland and Sparks Transit Center in around 20h 50m.

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