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

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane GEG - SJC
    3h 48m
    $75–378

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station 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
    23h 30m
    $131–260

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    24h 19m
    $300–650

  4. Drive 835.8 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to San Josecar car 835.8 mi
    14h 24m
    $153–221

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - SJC
    3h 56m
    $146–376

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    4h 25m
    $106–561

  7. 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 37m
    $231–385

  8. Fly Portland International Airport 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
    5h 12m
    $236–520

  9. Fly Portland International Airport 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 34m
    $123–379

Washington to San Jose by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration24h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 752.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd Ave & Marion St to San Jose Diridon Station via SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, and Oakland in around 23h 30m.

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