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How to get fromSan Jose to São Pauloby plane, train, shuttle, bus, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to São Paulo by plane, train, shuttle, bus, or subway

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

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)plane plane SJC - GRU
    17h 48m
    R$1,819–6,558

  2. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)plane plane FAT - GRU
    21h 46m
    R$1,612–5,720

  3. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)plane plane SFO - GRU
    18h 54m
    R$2,386–6,148

  4. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)plane plane SMF - GRU
    25h 21m
    R$2,130–7,510

  5. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)plane plane MRY - GRU
    22h 30m
    R$2,077–6,855

  6. 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 São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)plane plane OAK - GRU
    19h 39m
    R$1,851–6,604

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration18h 46mAverage Duration
TicketR$1,864Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,402 km
  • Duration: 17h 48m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and São Paulo, Brazil?

American Airlines, Delta, and Gol Transportes Aéreos fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) 4 times a day.

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