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

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

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DCA - SJC
    7h 56m
    $324–1,231

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BWI - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    8h 45m
    $167–1,116

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 23h
    $441–895

  4. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3d 1h
    $876–1,982

  5. Drive 2,826.6 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to San Josecar car 2,826.6 mi
    45h
    $516–746

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DCA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    7h 17m
    $172–521

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BWI - SJC
    7h 42m
    $235–1,498

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane IAD - SJC
    9h 41m
    $195–806

  9. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IAD - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    8h 51m
    $277–724

Washington to San Jose by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$441Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,419.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station via Harrisburg Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 23h.

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