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How to get fromTempe to San Joseby plane, bus, taxi, train, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Tempe to San Jose by plane, bus, taxi, train, car, or subway

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

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PHX - SJC
    3h 42m
    $185–245

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    18h 32m
    $101–146

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Tempe to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    20h 7m
    $334–648

  4. Drive 717.4 mi

    1. Drive from Tempe to San Josecar car 717.4 mi
    11h 52m
    $131–190

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PHX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4h 27m
    $390–464

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHX - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 49m
    $157–973

Tempe to San Jose by tram and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration18h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 631.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Tempe, AZ, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant twice daily. Tickets cost $120–160 and the journey takes 16h 10m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily.

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