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

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There are 6 ways to get from Vancouver to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    4h 6m
    $104–459

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop 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
    19h 17m
    $105–208

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    20h 59m
    $240–550

  4. Drive 671.8 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to San Josecar car 671.8 mi
    11h 33m
    $123–178

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4h 52m
    $234–518

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 15m
    $121–377

Vancouver to San Jose by bus and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration19h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 587.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E 15th St & Broadway to San Jose Diridon Station via NW 5th & Davis, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, and Oakland in around 19h 17m.

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