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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Renton by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    4h 13m
    $136–376

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    22h 18m
    $143–225

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    24h 30m
    $523–801

  4. Drive  827.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Rentoncar car 827.6 mi
    14h 16m
    $151–219

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    4h 56m
    $222–385

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    5h 11m
    $169–393

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Paine Field County Airport, line 560 bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SJC - PAE
    2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Renton TC - Bay 1bus bus
    6h 34m
    $176–840

San Jose to Renton by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 704.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Renton, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Rainier Ave S & SW 7th St via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, and SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 in around 22h 18m.

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