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How to get fromSan Jose to Yellowknifeby train, plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Yellowknife by train, plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, 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 Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane SFO - YZF
    9h 3m
    $238–898

  2. Drive  3,685.6 km

    1. Drive from San Jose to Yellowknifecar car 3,685.6 km
    44h 59m
    $737–1,065

  3. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane MRY - YZF
    12h 42m
    $341–1,205

  4. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane SMF - YZF
    14h 20m
    $353–1,185

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,878.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Yellowknife, NT, Canada?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Yellowknife. 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, fly to Yellowknife Airport (YZF), then take the taxi to Yellowknife. Alternatively, you can drive from San Jose to Yellowknife in around 44h 59m.

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