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

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There are 8 ways to get from Zacatecas to San Jose by plane, bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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    1. Fly from Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ZCL - SJC
    4h 30m
    $482–1,537

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zacatecas to Fresnillobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresnillo to Durangobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Durango to Mazatlánbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mazatlán to Mantecabus bus
    5. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    43h 11m
    $135–353

  3. Bus via Cananea

    1. Take the bus from Zacatecas to Cananeabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cananea to Nogalesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nogales to San Josebus bus
    43h 10m
    $273–423

  4. Bus, train via San Antonio

    1. Take the bus from Zacatecas to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    2d 6h
    $1,101–1,707

  5. Drive  1,773.7 mi

    1. Drive from Zacatecas to San Josecar car 1,773.7 mi
    32h 8m
    $324–468

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ZCL - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    9h 2m
    $354–1,055

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ZCL - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    7h 25m
    $507–1,546

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zacatecas to Aguascalientesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aguascalientes to Tijuanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $342–638

Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$450Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,535.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

Volaris flies from Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zacatecas to San Jose via Cananea and Nogales in around 43h 10m.

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