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How to get fromSt. Louis Airport (STL) to San Joseby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, subway, car, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, subway, car, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane STL - SJC
    5h 59m
    $199–803

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane STL - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 32m
    $152–450

  3. Bus via Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    2d
    $329–579

  4. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2d 13h
    $846–1,806

  5. Drive 2,063.7 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to San Josecar car 2,063.7 mi
    32h 6m
    $377–544

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane STL - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    6h 46m
    $213–851

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane STL - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain train
    8h 50m
    $250–948

  8. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane STL - MRY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    9h 40m
    $205–703

  9. Fly to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)plane plane STL - SCK
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train
    9h
    $223–808

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2d 1h
    $332–654

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 23h
    $882–1,882

St. Louis Airport (STL) to San Jose by bus and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$329Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,713.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Louis to Santa Clara & Market via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, 44th St PHX Sky Train Station, 44th St & McDowell Rd, McDowell Rd & 44th St, McDowell Rd & 27th Av, Phoenix, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, and King & Virginia in around 2d.

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