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How to get fromSan Jose to Nisekoby train, plane, or shuttle

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

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

    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 New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane SFO - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Otarutrain train
    4. Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain train
    18h 12m
    ¥105,750–177,599

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to New Chitose Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane SJC - CTS
    2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Otarutrain train
    3. Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain train
    21h 59m
    ¥53,599–194,799

  3. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Hakodate Airport, train

    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 Oshamambetrain train
    4. Take the train from Oshamambe to Nisekotrain train
    22h 39m
    ¥66,460–228,659

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

    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 New Chitose Airport to Otarutrain train
    4. Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain train
    21h 49m
    ¥61,580–193,977

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Asahikawa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)plane plane SFO - AKJ
    3. Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporo(Jr)train train
    4. Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain train
    23h 32m
    ¥72,960–250,849

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration13h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket¥43,982Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 7,907.7 km
  • Duration: 18h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Niseko. 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 New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, take the train to Otaru, then take the train to Niseko. 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 Hakodate Airport (HKD), walk to Hakodate Airport, take the bus to Hakodate Station, walk to Hakodate, take the train to Oshamambe, then take the train to Niseko.

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