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

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle, WA to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - SJC
    4h 25m
    $239–369

  2. Drive 835.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seattle, WA to San Josecar car 835.6 mi
    14h 25m
    $153–221

  3. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    21h 11m
    $158–285

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    24h 19m
    $300–650

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    5h 5m
    $284–378

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 28m
    $191–397

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to San Josebus bus Route 2
    25h 38m
    $213–321

Seattle, WA to San Jose by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 713.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Seattle, WA to San Jose via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Stockton, and Stockton in around 21h 11m.

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