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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Manila 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 5m
    ₱33,994–61,248

  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 45m
    ₱25,167–95,175

  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 43m
    ₱28,232–88,699

  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 Dau to Manila Cubaobus bus
    22h 53m
    ₱36,350–111,716

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

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration16h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket₱21,003Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,287.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 5m

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

Southwest Airlines, Philippine Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) 3 times a day.

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