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How to get fromSan Jose to Matsumaeby train, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Matsumae by train, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Hakodate Airport, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hakodate Airport (HKD)plane plane SFO - HKD
    3. Take the train from Hakodate to Kikonaitrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Kikonai to Matsumaetaxi taxi
    21h 45m

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane SFO - CTS
    3. Take the train from Minami-Chitose to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Kikonai to Matsumaetaxi taxi
    19h 53m
    ¥66,204–162,587

  3. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Aomori, train, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Aomori (AOJ)plane plane SFO - AOJ
    3. Take the train from Shin Aomori to Shin Hakodate Hokutotrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Kikonai to Matsumaetaxi taxi
    22h 25m
    ¥66,274–166,922

  4. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane MRY - CTS
    3. Take the train from Minami-Chitose to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Kikonai to Matsumaetaxi taxi
    23h 47m
    ¥79,000–198,925

  5. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane SMF - CTS
    3. Take the train from Minami-Chitose to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Kikonai to Matsumaetaxi taxi
    27h 5m
    ¥82,720–207,910

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hakodate Airport (HKD) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration18h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket¥51,343Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,982.2 km
  • Duration: 21h 45m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Matsumae, Hokkaido, Japan?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Matsumae. 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 Hakodate Airport (HKD), walk to Hakodate Airport, take the bus to Hakodate Station, walk to Hakodate, take the train to Kikonai, then take the taxi to Matsumae. Alternatively, 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 New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, take the train to Minami-Chitose, take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, take the train to Kikonai, then take the taxi to Matsumae.

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