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How to get fromSan Jose to Seoulby train, plane, shuttle, or bus

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

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Incheon International Airport, train

    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 Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane plane SFO - ICN
    3. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain train
    16h 20m
    ₩576,515–1,434,332

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

    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 Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane plane SFO - GMP
    18h 26m
    ₩574,115–1,931,532

  3. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Incheon International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane plane SJC - ICN
    2. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain train
    17h 32m
    ₩657,947–1,909,547

  4. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Incheon International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane plane MRY - ICN
    3. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain train
    20h 18m
    ₩678,932–2,191,174

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane plane SFO - PUS
    3. Take the bus from Gimhae Int'l Airport to Dongdaegu Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Suseo SRTtrain train
    21h 3m
    ₩769,115–1,608,332

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration14h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket₩520,646Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 9,201.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 20m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Seoul, South Korea?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Seoul. 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN), walk to Incheon Int'l Airport T1, then take the train to Seoul Station. 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 Gimpo International Airport (GMP), walk to Gimpo Airport, then take the train to Seoul Station.

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