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How to get fromSan Jose to Kathmanduby train, plane, taxi, shuttle, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Kathmandu by train, plane, taxi, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport

    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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane SFO - KTM
    25h 47m
    $566–920

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport, bus

    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 Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane SFO - IXB
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus bus
    41h 6m
    $293–796

  3. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Simara Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane plane SFO - SIF
    3. Take the taxi from Simara Airport (SIF) to Kathmandutaxi taxi
    28h 33m
    $851–2,230

  4. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane MRY - KTM
    34h 15m
    $433–1,060

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration27h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$292Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,262.4 km
  • Duration: 25h 47m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Kathmandu, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Kathmandu. However, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), walk to Tribhuvan International Airport, then take the line 5 bus to Singhadurbar. Alternatively, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Simara Airport (SIF), then take the taxi to Kathmandu.

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