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How to get fromSan Jose to Scottsdaleby plane, bus, train, taxi, car, subway, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Scottsdale by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, subway, or shuttle

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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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SJC - PHX
    4h 24m
    $186–246

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Phoenixbus bus San Jose
    17h 17m
    $131–157

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Scottsdaletaxi taxi
    20h 5m
    $357–679

  4. Drive 719.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Scottsdalecar car 719.1 mi
    11h 56m
    $132–190

  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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane OAK - PHX
    5h 20m
    $333–466

  6. 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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SFO - PHX
    5h 35m
    $160–924

  7. 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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MRY - PHX
    7h 15m
    $247–1,264

San Jose to Scottsdale by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration17h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 635.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Scottsdale, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose Fronteras to Phoenix twice daily. Tickets cost $120–160 and the journey takes 16h.

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