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How to get fromSan Jose to Samarby train, plane, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Samar by train, plane, or subway

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Tacloban

    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 Tacloban (TAC)plane plane SFO - TAC
    19h 41m
    ₱24,162–76,450

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Calbayog

    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 Calbayog (CYP)plane plane SFO - CYP
    23h 45m
    ₱22,142–61,420

  3. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Tacloban

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Tacloban (TAC)plane plane SJC - TAC
    22h 5m
    ₱27,327–90,367

  4. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Tacloban

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Tacloban (TAC)plane plane OAK - TAC
    24h 6m
    ₱29,712–95,929

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tacloban (TAC) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration19h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₱23,556Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 11,223.1 km
  • Duration: 19h 41m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Samar, Philippines?

Southwest Airlines, Philippine Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Tacloban (TAC) twice daily.

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