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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SJC - PHX
    3h 35m
    $184–244

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train Ace
    2. Take the bus from Manteca to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 28m
    $75–103

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Phoenixbus bus San Jose
    17h 30m
    $135–161

  4. 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 Tempetaxi taxi
    19h 58m
    $344–649

  5. Drive 717.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Tempecar car 717.8 mi
    11h 51m
    $131–190

  6. 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
    4h 30m
    $391–464

  7. 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
    4h 46m
    $158–972

San Jose to Tempe by bus and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 630.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 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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