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How to get fromSan Jose to Santa Cruz de la Sierraby plane, train, shuttle, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Santa Cruz de la Sierra by plane, train, shuttle, or subway

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

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane SJC - VVI
    20h 11m
    $354–1,304

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane SFO - VVI
    17h 42m
    $327–1,121

  3. 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 Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane MRY - VVI
    22h 55m
    $404–1,361

  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 Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane SMF - VVI
    22h 44m
    $535–1,292

  5. 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 Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane OAK - VVI
    19h 12m
    $480–1,213

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration18h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$355Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,692.3 km
  • Duration: 20h 11m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia?

Delta, LATAM Chile, and five other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) 3 times a day.

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