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How to get fromSan Jose to Makatiby train, plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Makati by train, plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport

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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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane SFO - MNL
    17h 19m
    ₱18,012–49,418

  2. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino 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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane MRY - MNL
    21h 4m
    ₱24,356–78,990

  3. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane SMF - MNL
    22h 40m
    ₱25,852–67,587

  4. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Clark International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Clark International Airport (CRK)plane plane SFO - CRK
    3. Take the bus from Mabalacat City to Partas Terminal Cubaobus bus
    23h 51m
    ₱24,377–76,980

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration16h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket₱16,923Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,287.2 km
  • Duration: 17h 19m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Makati, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Makati. However, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), walk to NAIA Terminal 2, then take the bus to NAIA Terminal 4. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Monterey Shuttle Station, walk to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, take the line 7 bus to Olmsted / Monterey Regional Airport, walk to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), walk to NAIA Terminal 2, then take the bus to NAIA Terminal 4.

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