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How to get fromSan Jose to Vailby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from San Jose to Vail by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Denver, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Denver (DEN)plane plane SJC - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 3m
    $292–742

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, bus

    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 Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane SFO - EGE
    3. Take the bus from Eagle County Airport to SOUTH FRONTAGE RD and VAIL RDbus bus
    6h 43m
    $90–364

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Vailbus bus
    28h 35m
    $192–367

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    30h 58m
    $388–817

  5. Drive 1,086.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Vailcar car 1,086.3 mi
    19h 41m
    $199–287

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Denver, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN)plane plane OAK - DEN
    3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 49m
    $509–702

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Denver, 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 Denver (DEN)plane plane SFO - DEN
    3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 3m
    $211–710

  8. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County 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 Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane SFO - ASE
    3. Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    8h 15m
    $100–380

San Jose to Vail by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration28h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,067.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Vail, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Vail via Los Angeles Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 28h 35m.

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