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How to get fromSan Jose to Zacatecasby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Zacatecas by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL)plane plane SJC - ZCL
    5h 54m
    $4,846–14,696

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train Ace
    2. Take the bus from Manteca to Mazatlánbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mazatlán to Zacatecasbus bus
    2d 4h
    $3,039–5,898

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Nogalesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nogales to Cananeabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cananea to Zacatecasbus bus
    43h 35m
    $5,020–7,781

  4. Train, bus via San Antonio

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio to Zacatecasbus bus
    2d 7h
    $20,551–32,362

  5. Drive  2,856.4 km

    1. Drive from San Jose to Zacatecascar car 2,856.4 km
    32h 3m
    $6,016–8,690

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$4,346Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,470 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

Volaris and Frontier Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose to Zacatecas via Nogales and Cananea in around 43h 35m.

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