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How to get fromSan Jose to North Poleby plane, car, subway, train, shuttle, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to North Pole by plane, car, subway, train, shuttle, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SJC - FAI
    12h 13m
    $218–908

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SFO - FAI
    12h 52m
    $182–726

  3. Drive  2,967.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to North Polecar car 2,967.3 mi
    2d 8h
    $508–733

  4. 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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane OAK - FAI
    12h 52m
    $285–1,118

  5. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SMF - FAI
    15h 47m
    $271–973

  6. BART, shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway subway
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane STS - FAI
    15h 30m
    $291–1,184

  7. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane FAT - FAI
    17h 42m
    $285–1,137

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,203 mi
  • Duration: 12h 13m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and North Pole, AK, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Fairbanks (FAI) every 3 hours.

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