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How to get fromSan Jose to Thunder Bayby train, plane, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from San Jose to Thunder Bay by train, plane, or car

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  1. Caltrain, 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 Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane SFO - YQT
    10h 27m
    $262–928

  2. Drive 3,569.8 km

    1. Drive from San Jose to Thunder Baycar car 3,569.8 km
    37h 58m
    $705–1,018

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,971.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Thunder Bay. 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, then fly to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT). Alternatively, you can drive from San Jose to Thunder Bay in around 37h 58m.

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