How to travel from Jefferson City to San Jose, United States of America

The distance between Jefferson City and San Jose is around 1,950 miles (3,138km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Jefferson City to San Jose by plane, train, 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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Fly

Fly from Columbia (COU) to San Jose (SJC).

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time5h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $515
Operated by

American Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Kansas City then Los Angeles and then to San Jose.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $320
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Kansas City and then to Los Angeles then take the bus to San Jose.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $240
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Drive

Drive to San Jose.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Distance1,995 miles (3,210km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jefferson City and San Jose

There are several options for getting from Jefferson City to San Jose by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $240 and will take around 1 day 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $515.

The distance between Jefferson City and San Jose is around 1,950 miles (3,138km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,614 miles (2,598km)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Jefferson City and San Jose by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jefferson City to San Jose is to fly which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx $515.

The cheapest way to travel between Jefferson City and San Jose, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $240 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jefferson City and San Jose. We recommend that you fly from Columbia (COU) to San Jose (SJC). instead which will take 6h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jefferson City and San Jose. It typically takes around 1 day 22h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jefferson City to San Jose. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jefferson City, Kansas City and Los Angeles. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 22h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Jefferson City and San Jose. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 22h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Jefferson City and San Jose. Flights depart from Columbia (COU) and arrive at San Jose (SJC) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 5h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Jefferson City to San Jose. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 6h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Jefferson City to San Jose typically takes around 5h 50m. Flights depart from Columbia (COU) 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 Jefferson City and San Jose. The distance is around 1,995 miles (3,210km) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jefferson City to San Jose is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around $515.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jefferson City and San Jose

Transport options from Jefferson City to San Jose
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
6h 15m
$515
every 30 mins3,138km (1,950 miles)
Plane and Train7h 35m
$430
every 30 mins3,231km (2,008 miles)
Bus
1 day 22h
$320
5 times a week3,552km (2,207 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 23h
$240
once daily3,793km (2,357 miles)
Drive
1 day 6h
$195
on demand3,210km (1,995 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