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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane STL - SJC
    7h 30m
    $206–856

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

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    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
    7h 3m
    $148–414

  3. 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
    $368–691

  4. Train, bus, BART

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain train
    4. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2d 9h
    $773–1,642

  5. Drive 2,076.9 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to San Josecar car 2,076.9 mi
    32h 20m
    $379–548

  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
    8h 16m
    $220–914

  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
    10h 21m
    $254–996

  8. 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 22h
    $924–1,872

St. Louis to San Jose by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$368Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,727.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, 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 St Louis Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d.

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