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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tacoma to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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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 22m
    $236–366

  2. Drive 804.8 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tacoma 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
    20h 34m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 31m
    $290–600

  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 3m
    $281–375

  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 26m
    $188–394

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar133Weekly Planes
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 721.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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 Tacoma to San Jose via Sacramento Bus Station, Stockton, and Stockton in around 20h 34m.

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