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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to Vancouver by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    3h 59m
    $104–458

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    19h 43m
    $106–208

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Vancouver Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 15m
    $240–550

  4. Drive 671.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Vancouvercar car 671.6 mi
    11h 33m
    $123–177

  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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane OAK - PDX
    4h 40m
    $235–518

  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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SFO - PDX
    4h 59m
    $122–376

San Jose to Vancouver by bus and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration19h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 586.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Vancouver, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Broadway & 13th St via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and NW Everett & 5th in around 19h 43m.

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