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How to get fromSan Jose to Ho Chi Minh Cityby train, plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Ho Chi Minh City by train, plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane SFO - SGN
    18h 46m
    $426–1,220

  2. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane FAT - SGN
    26h 4m
    $410–1,134

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

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane SJC - SGN
    23h 31m
    $502–1,402

  4. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane MRY - SGN
    24h 29m
    $503–1,360

  5. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane SMF - SGN
    27h 37m
    $434–1,291

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration18h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$329Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,653.8 km
  • Duration: 18h 46m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Cathay Pacific, and seven other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) 3 times a day.

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