Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Yakima

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Yakima Air Terminal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM)plane plane SJC - YKM
    6h 57m
    $58–304

  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
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Yakimabus bus
    25h 55m
    $152–262

  3. Train, bus via Tri-Cities

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Vancouver Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Pasco Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Yakimabus bus
    27h 42m
    $270–595

  4. Drive  736.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Yakimacar car 736.2 mi
    13h 39m
    $135–195

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Tri-Cities 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 Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane SFO - PSC
    3. Take the bus from Pasco to Yakima Air Terminalbus bus
    6h 31m
    $166–460

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Yakimabus bus
    7h 49m
    $158–416

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Yakimabus bus
    8h 30m
    $244–425

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Ellensburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple St to Transit Centerbus bus 11
    28h 52m
    $241–506

San Jose to Yakima by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from San Jose to Yakima.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 651.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Yakima via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, and Seattle Bus Station in around 25h 55m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There