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How to get fromSanta Fe to San Joseby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAF - SJC
    5h 20m
    $119–498

  2. Fly Santa Fe Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAF - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 8m
    $101–376

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus
    28h 8m
    $175–325

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    30h 53m
    $416–888

  5. Drive 1,095.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Fe to San Josecar car 1,095.7 mi
    17h 45m
    $200–289

  6. Train to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ABQ - SJC
    7h 52m
    $109–562

  7. Train to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ABQ - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    7h 9m
    $234–771

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Fe to Albuquerquebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    28h 59m
    $204–384

Santa Fe to San Jose by train, bus, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 899.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to San Jose via Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, and Los Angeles in around 30h 53m.

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