There are 10 ways to get from San Jose to Plano by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, subway, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Dallas
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Dallas (DAL)plane SJC - DAL
6h 27m$108–478Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Dallas
cheapest- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dallas (DAL)plane SFO - DAL
7h 27m$107–436Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0800 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000
38h 26m$277–450Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Tucsonbus San Jose
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
2d 2h$449–875Drive 1,672.2 mi
- Drive from San Jose to Planocar 1,672.2 mi
27h 51m$306–441Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane SJC - DFW
6h 21m$116–556Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane SFO - DFW
7h 7m$219–453BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Dallas
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Dallas (DAL)plane OAK - DAL
7h 13m$115–498Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane MRY - DFW
9h 8m$286–463Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
2d 4h$526–1,244
San Jose to Plano by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Plano is to Caltrain and fly which costs $210 - $460 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Plano is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Plano station. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Park Lane Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Bachman Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Plano station. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Downtown Plano Station via Los Angeles and Ebj Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between San Jose and Plano is 1481 miles. The road distance is 1682 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Plano without a car is to bus which takes 38h 26m and costs $270 - $450.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from San Jose to Plano, including transfers.
San Jose to Plano bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
San Jose to Plano train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Plano is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $100 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $450 and takes 38h 26m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 2 days 4h.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Plano, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Dallas (DAL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to 12Th Street Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Bachman Station, Park Lane Station, and Park Lane Station in around 38h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Dallas via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Dallas via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Dallas via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Dallas via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Dallas via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Dallas via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Dallas via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Dallas via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Dallas via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dallas via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dallas via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dallas via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $300–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $420–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–360
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
San Jose to Plano bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Plano is 2h ahead of San Jose. It is currently 12:36 AM in San Jose and 2:36 AM in Plano.
San Jose to Plano train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Plano is 1682 miles. It takes approximately 27h 51m to drive from San Jose to Plano.
There are 789+ hotels available in Plano.








