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Five ways to Travel from San Francisco to San Jose

Composite routes from San Francisco to San Jose

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$1,521.74
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$760.87

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$3,369.57
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$815.22
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$1,032.61
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
10h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$304.35–$1,630.43

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
12h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$413.04–$521.74
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
9h 8m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$304.35–$423.91
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$336.96–$423.91

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
6h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$423.91–$3,695.65
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$282.61–$1,032.61
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$978.26
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
6h 14m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$304.35–$1,847.83

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$815.22
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
10h 14m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$239.13–$706.52
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$304.35–$1,521.74

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
12h 50m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$815.22
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
12h 10m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$760.87

Aeroméxico

Website:
aeromexico.com/es-mx
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
9h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$434.78–$1,521.74

Volaris El Salvador

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
10h 24m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$760.87

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.24–$11.96

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$32.61–$108.70

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$197.65
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$184.33

Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2221 7878
Website:
jungletomsafaris.com/
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$59.78–$315.22

Nica Bus

Phone:
+505 2222 2276
Website:
nicabus.com.ni/
Bus from Managua to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.32

Caribe Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$226.01

Interbus Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6050 6500
Website:
interbusonline.com/
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6061 5674 / 2645 7272
Website:
shuttlesmonteverde.com/
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.70–$190.22

Zuma Tours

Phone:
+506 2642 0024
Website:
zumatours.net/
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$108.70

Buses USA Tours

Phone:
+1 213 368 1172
Website:
busesusatours.com/
Bus from Los Angeles to Managua
Ave. Duration:
3d 17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$336.96–$402.17

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to San José?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to San José is to fly which costs $173.91 - $521.74 and takes 10h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to San José?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to San José is to fly which takes 10h 20m and costs $173.91 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and San José?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to San José. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at San José via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles and Managua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 10h.

How far is it from San Francisco to San José?

The distance between San Francisco and San José is 4937 km. The road distance is 6182.2 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to San José without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to San José without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 10h and costs $402.17 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to San José?

It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from San Francisco to San José, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to San José bus from?

San Francisco to San José bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to San José?

The best way to get from San Francisco to San José is to fly which takes 10h 20m and costs $173.91 - $521.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $402.17 - $597.83 and takes 4 days 10h. There are no good options to train between San Francisco to San José.

Where does the San Francisco to San José bus arrive?

San Francisco to San José bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and San José?

San José is 1h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 15:48 in San Francisco and 16:48 in San José.

Can I drive from San Francisco to San José?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to San José is 6182 km. It takes approximately 2 days 23h to drive from San Francisco to San José.

Where can I stay near San José?

There are 634+ hotels available in San José. Prices start at $77.62 per night.
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