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

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There are 11 ways to get from San Jose to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Spokane International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SJC - GEG
    3h 56m
    $80–384

  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 Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    22h
    $132–260

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 53m
    $300–650

  4. Drive 835.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Seattlecar car 835.6 mi
    14h 24m
    $153–221

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    4h 8m
    $146–376

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Portland International Airport, line 105 bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SJC - PDX
    2. Take the bus from SW 5th & Morrison to Broadway & 13th Stbus bus
    5h 4m
    $102–558

  7. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    4h 49m
    $232–385

  8. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Tri-Cities Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane SFO - PSC
    5h 4m
    $136–420

  9. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    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
    5h 46m
    $234–517

  10. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    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
    6h 5m
    $121–375

  11. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Paine Field County Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SFO - PAE
    5h 48m
    $187–397

San Jose to Washington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration23h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 751.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to 4th Ave & Madison St via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 22h.

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