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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 4m
    ₱33,995–61,397

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane SJC - MNL
    19h 34m
    ₱25,167–95,323

  3. 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
    20h 42m
    ₱28,239–88,855

  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 45m
    ₱36,360–111,959

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

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration16h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket₱21,047Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 11,287.2 km
  • Duration: 17h 4m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Philippine Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) 4 times a day.

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