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How to get fromSan Jose to Hiloby plane, subway, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Hilo by plane, subway, train, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane SJC - ITO
    10h 48m
    $182–802

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport

    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 Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane SFO - ITO
    11h
    $166–670

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

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane OAK - ITO
    10h 55m
    $199–812

  4. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SJC - KOA
    2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport to Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus bus
    10h 27m

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, 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 Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SFO - KOA
    3. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport to Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus bus
    11h 20m

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration10h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,343.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 48m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Hilo, HI, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) 4 times a day.

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