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How to get fromSan Jose to Helsinkiby plane, subway, train, shuttle, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Helsinki Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane SJC - HEL
    15h 40m
    €284–857

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry

    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 Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane plane SFO - TLL
    3. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry ferry
    20h 22m
    €275–804

  3. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane OAK - HEL
    16h 41m
    €309–1,215

  4. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane SFO - HEL
    18h 7m
    €356–872

  5. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane MRY - HEL
    23h 34m
    €338–957

  6. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane SMF - HEL
    20h 55m
    €353–1,038

  7. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane FAT - HEL
    20h 30m
    €280–1,034

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration16h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,765.7 km
  • Duration: 15h 40m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Helsinki, Finland?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Finnair, and five other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 3 times a day.

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