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

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

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 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 10m
    $136–376

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    22h 32m
    $144–230

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 31m
    $500–800

  4. Drive  804.8 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to San Josecar car 804.8 mi
    13h 51m
    $147–213

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 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
    4h 55m
    $171–395

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 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 14m
    $228–394

  7. Bus to Paine Field County Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave & Universitybus bus
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PAE - SJC
    6h 26m
    $173–834

Tacoma to San Jose by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 718.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Tacoma, 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 bus from Commerce St Station - Zone G to San Jose Diridon Station via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station, and Oakland in around 22h 32m.

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