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

The distance between Buffalo and San Jose is around 2,678 miles (4,311km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 17h.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Buffalo to San Jose by train, subway, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

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

  • Duration2 days 16h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $370
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Columbus OH then Barstow and then to San Jose Downtown.

  • Duration2 days 16h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $390
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
3
car
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Drive

Drive to San Jose.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Distance2,678 miles (4,311km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Buffalo and San Jose

There are several options for getting from Buffalo to San Jose by train, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the underground which costs around $370 and will take around 2 days 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 17h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $265.

The distance between Buffalo and San Jose is around 2,678 miles (4,311km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,280 miles (3,669km)

It takes around 2 days 16h to get from Buffalo and San Jose by train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Buffalo to San Jose is to drive which takes around 1 day 17h and will set you back approx $265.

The cheapest way to travel between Buffalo and San Jose, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the underground which will typically cost around $370 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Buffalo and San Jose. It typically takes around 2 days 16h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Buffalo to San Jose. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station and Richmond. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 16h.

Amtrak and BART run train services between Buffalo and San Jose. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2 days 16h, 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 Buffalo and San Jose. It typically takes around 2 days 16h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Buffalo to San Jose. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Columbus OH and Barstow. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 16h.

Barons Bus, Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Buffalo and San Jose. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 2 days 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Buffalo to San Jose. We recommend that you take the train to Chicago Union Station then Richmond and then to Berryessa / North San Jose. instead which will take 2 days 16h.

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 Buffalo and San Jose. The distance is around 2,678 miles (4,311km) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Buffalo to San Jose is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 2 days 16h and will usually cost around $370.

How do I get from Buffalo to San Jose

Compare travel optionsbetween Buffalo and San Jose

Transport options from Buffalo to San Jose
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2 days 16h
$370
twice daily4,793km (2,978 miles)
Bus
2 days 16h
$390
6 times a week4,747km (2,949 miles)
Drive
1 day 17h
$265
on demand4,311km (2,678 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