How to travel from Baltimore to San Jose, United States of America

The distance between Baltimore and San Jose is around 2,445 miles (3,936km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Baltimore to San Jose by plane, train, bus, subway and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Baltimore (BWI) to San Jose (SJC).

  • Duration7hrs
  • Flight time6h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $465
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

+ 3 others

1 similiar route

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Pittsburgh, Barstow then Los Angeles and then to San Jose Downtown.

  • Duration2 days 18h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $460
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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4 x train
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Train

Take the train to Washington Union Station, Chicago Union Station then Richmond and then to Berryessa / North San Jose.

  • Duration2 days 23h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $415
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to San Jose.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Distance2,843 miles (4,576km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Baltimore and San Jose

There are several options for getting from Baltimore to San Jose by plane, train, bus, subway and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around $375 and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $465.

The distance between Baltimore and San Jose is around 2,445 miles (3,936km).

It takes around 7hrs to get from Baltimore and San Jose by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 20h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Baltimore to San Jose is to fly which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx $465.

The cheapest way to travel between Baltimore and San Jose, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around $375 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Baltimore and San Jose. It typically takes around 2 days 23h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Baltimore to San Jose. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Washington Union Station, Rockville Red Line Center Platform, Chicago Union Station and Richmond. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 23h.

Amtrak Acela, Amtrak Northeast Regional, Amtrak and BART run train services between Baltimore and San Jose. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 23h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Baltimore and San Jose. It typically takes around 2 days 18h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Baltimore to San Jose. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pittsburgh, Barstow and Los Angeles. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 18h.

Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Baltimore and San Jose. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 2 days 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Baltimore and San Jose. Flights depart from Baltimore (BWI) and arrive at San Jose (SJC) - via Denver (DEN). The flight takes around 6h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Baltimore to San Jose. There is however a flight that goes via Denver (DEN). This services will take at least 7hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Baltimore to San Jose typically takes around 6h 25m. Flights depart from Baltimore (BWI) and and arrive into San Jose (SJC).

The closest major airport to San Jose is San Jose International Airport (SJC) (SJC) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from San Jose. Oakland International Airport (OAK) (OAK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (SFO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Baltimore and San Jose. The distance is around 2,843 miles (4,576km) by road and it will take around 1 day 20h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Baltimore to San Jose is to fly which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around $465.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Baltimore and San Jose

Transport options from Baltimore to San Jose
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
7hrs
$465
hourly3,936km (2,445 miles)
Plane and Train7h 50m
$375
hourly4,016km (2,496 miles)
Bus
2 days 18h
$460
6 times a week4,948km (3,075 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2 days 23h
$415
once daily5,235km (3,253 miles)
Train via Chicago Union Station3 days 6h
$390
3 times a week5,466km (3,396 miles)
Drive
1 day 20h
$280
on demand4,576km (2,843 miles)

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Airports near San Jose

The following major airports near San Jose offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

SJC
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
International Airport
Distance
3 miles (5km) from San Jose
OAK
Oakland International Airport (OAK)
International Airport
Distance
31 miles (50km) from San Jose
SFO
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
International Airport
Distance
33 miles (54km) from San Jose