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How to get fromSan Jose to Lisbonby train or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from San Jose to Lisbon by train or plane

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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 Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane SFO - LIS
    14h 22m
    €455–976

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane SJC - LIS
    18h 56m
    €273–960

  3. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane SMF - LIS
    19h 49m
    €329–1,062

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration15h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,183.7 km
  • Duration: 14h 22m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Lisbon, Portugal?

United Airlines, TAP Portugal, and six other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) 3 times a day.

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