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

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

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

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    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 29m
    €251–875

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

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Madeira Airport (FNC)plane plane SJC - FNC
    19h 28m
    €279–1,009

  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 45m
    €300–1,085

  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 22m
    €344–1,161

  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 29m
    €284–1,118

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Madeira Airport (FNC) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration17h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,105.4 km
  • Duration: 18h 29m

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

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

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