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How to get fromSan Jose to San Carlosby train, plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to San Carlos by train, plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport, bus

    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 Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane SFO - VLN
    3. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    16h 48m
    $453–1,554

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    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 Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS)plane plane SFO - CCS
    3. Take the bus from Terminal La Bandera to Big Low Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    19h 20m
    $304–1,016

  3. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Jacinto Lara International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM)plane plane SFO - BRM
    3. Take the bus from Barquisimeto to Sararebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Sarare to Apartaderotaxi taxi
    5. Take the bus from Apartadero to Parque San Carlosbus bus
    21h 12m

  4. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Arturo Michelena International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane SJC - VLN
    2. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    19h 39m
    $500–1,736

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Jacinto Lara International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM)plane plane SJC - BRM
    2. Take the bus from Barquisimeto to Sararebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sarare to Apartaderotaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Apartadero to Parque San Carlosbus bus
    21h 48m

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS)plane plane SJC - CCS
    2. Take the bus from Terminal La Bandera to Big Low Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    23h 19m
    $330–1,148

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration13h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$417Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,384.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 48m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and San Carlos, Venezuela?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to San Carlos. However, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), walk to Ibarren Borges, take the line 2 bus to Henry Ford, take the taxi to Big Low Center, then take the bus to San Carlos. Alternatively, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), walk to Caracas Airport, take the bus to Plaza Miranda, take the taxi to Terminal La Bandera, take the bus to Big Low Center, then take the bus to San Carlos.

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