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How to get fromSan Jose to Fairbanksby plane, car, subway, train, shuttle, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Fairbanks by plane, car, subway, train, shuttle, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SJC - FAI
    10h 31m
    $226–906

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SFO - FAI
    11h 35m
    $210–774

  3. Drive 2,980.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Fairbankscar car 2,980.3 mi
    2d 8h
    $544–786

  4. 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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane OAK - FAI
    11h 16m
    $243–916

  5. BART, shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway subway
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane STS - FAI
    13h 43m
    $249–932

  6. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SMF - FAI
    14h 17m
    $269–996

  7. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane FAT - FAI
    15h 9m
    $304–1,138

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,184.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 31m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Fairbanks (FAI) every 4 hours.

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