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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Madeira by plane, train, shuttle, or subway

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

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane SJC - FNC
    19h 37m
    €359–1,209

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    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 33m
    €391–974

  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
    25h 5m
    €426–1,386

  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
    22h 31m
    €413–1,359

  5. 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
    18h 37m
    €514–1,117

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration20h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€351Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,033.6 km
  • Duration: 19h 37m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Madeira Airport (FNC) 3 times a day.

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