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How to get fromSan Jose to Manhattanby plane, subway, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 12 ways to get from San Jose to Manhattan by plane, subway, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Laguardia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane SJC - LGA
    8h 51m
    $266–1,006

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SJC - EWR
    9h 24m
    $172–630

  3. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3d
    $899–1,852

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3d 4h
    $552–1,031

  5. Drive 2,932.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Manhattancar car 2,932.1 mi
    46h 20m
    $536–773

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SFO - JFK
    8h 15m
    $250–478

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SFO - EWR
    8h 23m
    $206–848

  8. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SFO - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    9h 55m
    $229–1,223

  9. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SMF - EWR
    11h 10m
    $266–720

  10. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SMF - JFK
    11h 11m
    $230–760

  11. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SJC - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    10h 30m
    $278–1,604

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3d 3h
    $1,076–2,282

San Jose to Manhattan by subway, train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$899Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,565.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Fronteras to Port Authority Bus Terminal via 285 S East End Ave - Pomona, East End Ave and Mission Blvd E, Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, and St Louis Bus Station in around 3d 4h.

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