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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Moline by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, train, taxi, or car

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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 Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SJC - MLI
    8h 2m
    $134–604

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2d
    $331–661

  3. BART, train, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Molinetaxi taxi
    2d 4h
    $839–1,672

  4. Drive 1,993 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Molinecar car 1,993 mi
    30h 43m
    $364–526

  5. 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 Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SFO - MLI
    9h 6m
    $137–521

San Jose to Moline by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$331Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,698.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Moline, IL, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Moline Center Station via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Iowa City in around 2d.

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