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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to Yuma by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane plane SJC - YUM
    6h 11m
    $78–384

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    12h 58m
    $128–237

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    16h 32m
    $218–447

  4. Drive 604.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Yumacar car 604.2 mi
    10h 13m
    $111–160

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus bus
    7h 59m
    $102–332

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    2. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    7h 45m
    $240–944

  7. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus bus
    8h 54m
    $114–332

  8. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Yuma County Area Transitbus bus FlixBus 2054
    14h 46m
    $92–140

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Yuma County Area Transitbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    17h 20m
    $111–216

San Jose to Yuma by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 533.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Yuma International Airport (YUM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Yuma Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 16h 32m.

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