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

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There are 8 ways to get from San Jose to Kirkland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, bus, tram, or shuttle

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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
    4h 48m
    $118–388

  2. 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 Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 20m
    $158–251

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    24h 36m
    $529–809

  4. Drive  842.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Kirklandcar car 842.8 mi
    14h 35m
    $145–209

  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 29m
    $155–388

  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
    5h 46m
    $172–396

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Paine Field County Airport, bus, tram, line 255 bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SJC - PAE
    2. Take the bus from Everett Station Bay C1 to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D3bus bus
    3. Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to Univ of Washingtontram tram
    4. Take the bus from NE Pacific St & Montlake Blvd NE - Bay 1 to Market St & 8th Avebus bus
    6h 25m
    $182–920

  8. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MRY - SEA
    7h 36m
    $379–456

San Jose to Kirkland by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration23h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 725.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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 Central Way & 5th St via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way, State Route 520 & NE 40th St, and Redmond Technology Station Bay 8 - Bay 8 in around 23h 20m.

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