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How to get fromSan Jose to Kirklandby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, bus, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Kirkland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    5h 3m
    $238–368

  2. Drive 842.8 mi

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    1. Drive from San Jose to Kirklandcar car 842.8 mi
    14h 35m
    $154–223

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattlebus bus
    22h 6m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    24h 39m
    $315–625

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    5h 45m
    $285–378

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    6h 2m
    $192–396

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Paine Field County Airport, bus, tram, line 255 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 Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SFO - PAE
    3. Take the bus from Everett Station Bay C1 to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D3bus bus
    4. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Univ of Washingtontram tram
    5. Take the bus from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 to Market St & 8th Avebus bus
    7h 27m
    $245–688

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar122Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 722.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Kirkland, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Market St & 8th Ave via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle, and NE Campus Pkwy & University Way NE - Bay 2 in around 22h 6m.

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