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How to get fromSan Jose to Madeiraby plane, train, shuttle, bus, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to Madeira by plane, train, shuttle, bus, or subway

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

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane SJC - FNC
    19h 31m
    €279–1,009

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    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 Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane SFO - FNC
    18h 37m
    €241–825

  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 Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane SMF - FNC
    24h 4m
    €335–1,061

  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 Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane MRY - FNC
    23h 15m
    €324–1,011

  5. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane FAT - FNC
    23h 42m
    €264–935

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane OAK - FNC
    19h 57m
    €284–968

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Madeira Airport (FNC) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration20h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,033.6 km
  • Duration: 19h 31m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Madeira Airport (FNC) twice daily.

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