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

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

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane SJC - YUL
    9h 42m
    $657–1,507

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau 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 Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane SFO - YUL
    8h 56m
    $316–1,132

  3. BART, train

    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 train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    4. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain train
    3d
    $1,335–3,130

  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
    4. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montrealbus bus
    3d 14h
    $840–1,564

  5. Drive 4,797.1 km

    1. Drive from San Jose to Montrealcar car 4,797.1 km
    47h 30m
    $951–1,373

  6. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau 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 Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane MRY - YUL
    12h 38m
    $338–1,088

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burlington International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane SJC - BTV
    2. Take the bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Montrealbus bus
    18h 34m
    $374–1,445

  8. 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 Union Station to Detroitbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus bus
    3d 7h
    $1,295–2,665

  9. 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 Schenectadytrain train
    4. Take the train from Schenectady to Montreal Central Stationtrain train
    3d 8h
    $1,482–3,205

San Jose to Montreal by subway, train, and car

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,335Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,072.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Montreal, QC, Canada?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Fronteras to Montreal via 285 S East End Ave - Pomona, East End Ave and Mission Blvd E, Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, St Louis Bus Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3d 14h.

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