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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Vancouver to San Jose

Composite routes from Vancouver to San Jose

Cheapest
16 h 55 min
Car
1570 km.
from $86
Other
9 h 20 min
Train, Plane
1330 km.
from $263.48
25 h 54 min
1329 km.
from $288.88
29 h 44 min
1330 km.
from $286.57
6 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
1330 km.
from $247.90
7 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
1330 km.
from $327.14
7 h 9 min
Bus, Plane
1330 km.
from $272.58
9 h 51 min
Train, Plane
1330 km.
from $205.65
9 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
1330 km.
from $421.05

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Vancouver Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$610.68
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.34–$890.58

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$699.74
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$356.23

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$292.62
Plane from Vancouver Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$699.74
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$305.34
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$470.74

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Vancouver Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$610.68
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.34–$890.58

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
5h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$330.79–$470.74
Plane from Vancouver Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$826.97
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$356.23–$763.36
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$356.23
Plane from Bellingham International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$267.17–$763.36
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$407.12
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
3h 54m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$432.57–$1,145.03

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$419.85
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$381.68
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$419.85

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$292.62
Plane from Vancouver Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$699.74
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$305.34

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Bellingham International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$470.74

Flair Airlines

Website:
flyflair.com/
Plane from Vancouver Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$470.74

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.91–$11.45

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Vancouver to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$108.14
Train from Seattle to San
Ave. Duration:
24h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.42–$330.79
Train from Sacramento to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.08–$101.78

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.36–$8.91

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.45–$108.14

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$69.97
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$216.28

Quick Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800.665.2122
Email:
rez@quickcoach.com
Website:
quickcoach.com
Bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.90–$29.26

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Email:
manager@hoangbus.com
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from Sacramento to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.52

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Vancouver to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Vancouver to San Jose is to bus which costs $119.57 - $336.96 and takes 25h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vancouver to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Vancouver to San Jose is to fly and Caltrain which takes 6h 10m and costs $119.57 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Vancouver and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Vancouver to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Vancouver and arriving at Santa Clara & Market via Seattle Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, Sacramento and King & Tully. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Vancouver and San Jose?

No, there is no direct train from Vancouver to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Vancouver and arriving at San Jose via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 44m.

How far is it from Vancouver to San Jose?

The distance between Vancouver and San Jose is 1336 km. The road distance is 1575 km.

How do I travel from Vancouver to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from Vancouver to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 25h 54m and costs $119.57 - $336.96 .

How long does it take to get from Vancouver to San Jose?

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Vancouver to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vancouver to San Jose bus from?

Vancouver to San Jose bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Vancouver station.

Where do I catch the Vancouver to San Jose train from?

Vancouver to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver station.

Train, bus or fly from Vancouver to San Jose?

The best way to get from Vancouver to San Jose is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $152.17 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.57 - $336.96 and takes 25h 54m, you could also train, which costs $97.83 - $380.43 and takes 29h 44m.

Where does the Vancouver to San Jose bus arrive?

Vancouver to San Jose bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.

Where does the Vancouver to San Jose train arrive?

Vancouver to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.

Can I drive from Vancouver to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver to San Jose is 1575 km. It takes approximately 17h to drive from Vancouver to San Jose.

How do I get a train ticket from Vancouver to San Jose?

Book your Vancouver to San Jose train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 489+ hotels available in San Jose. Prices start at $76.96 per night.
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