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How to get fromSan Jose to Santo Tomasby train, plane, bus, shuttle, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Santo Tomas by train, plane, bus, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino 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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane SFO - MNL
    3. Take the bus from Manila Buendia to Santo Thomasbus bus
    19h 49m
    ₱34,146–61,445

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane SJC - MNL
    2. Take the bus from Manila Buendia to Santo Thomasbus bus
    22h 18m
    ₱25,318–95,371

  3. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane MRY - MNL
    3. Take the bus from Manila Buendia to Santo Thomasbus bus
    23h 26m
    ₱27,395–88,909

  4. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Clark International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Clark International Airport (CRK)plane plane SFO - CRK
    3. Take the bus from Dau to Manila Cubaobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Manila Cubao Jam Liner to Turbinabus bus
    25h 38m
    ₱31,494–101,896

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane OAK - MNL
    3. Take the bus from Manila Buendia to Santo Thomasbus bus
    22h 54m
    ₱26,698–100,925

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration16h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket₱20,927Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 11,358.1 km
  • Duration: 19h 49m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Santo Tomas, CALABARZON, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Santo Tomas. 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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), walk to Natalia, Parañaque City, Manila, take the bus to Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Lungsod ng Pasay, walk to Taft Ave MRT, take the train to MRT-3 Buendia Station, Makati City, Manila, walk to Manila Buendia, then take the bus to Santo Thomas. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Monterey Shuttle Station, walk to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, take the line 7 bus to Olmsted / Monterey Regional Airport, walk to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), walk to Natalia, Parañaque City, Manila, take the bus to Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Lungsod ng Pasay, walk to Taft Ave MRT, take the train to MRT-3 Buendia Station, Makati City, Manila, walk to Manila Buendia, then take the bus to Santo Thomas.

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