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How to get fromSan Jose to Mazatlánby plane, bus, car, train, subway, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to Mazatlán by plane, bus, car, train, subway, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane SJC - MZT
    7h 47m
    $2,842–10,842

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Mazatlánbus bus San José
    36h 45m
    $3,500–5,862

  3. Drive 2,488.2 km

    1. Drive from San Jose to Mazatláncar car 2,488.2 km
    27h 52m
    $4,769–6,888

  4. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane SFO - MZT
    9h 3m
    $2,872–10,139

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane OAK - MZT
    9h 30m
    $3,046–11,995

  6. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane MRY - MZT
    10h 43m
    $3,688–11,815

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane SMF - MZT
    11h 50m
    $3,739–13,334

  8. Train, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    3. Drive from Yuma Amtrak to San Luis Río Coloradocar car
    4. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mazatlan H. Familiaresbus bus
    37h 14m
    $4,812–9,306

  9. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Mazatlanbus bus
    45h 3m
    $3,292–4,566

San Jose to Mazatlán by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration36h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,196.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Mazatlán, Mexico?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) twice daily. Alternatively, Tufesa Mexico operates a bus from San Jose to Mazatlán once daily. Tickets cost $3,500–5,862 and the journey takes 36h 45m.

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