How to travel from Miami to San Jose, United States of America
The distance between Miami and San Jose is around 2,602 miles (4,187km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Miami to San Jose by plane, train, subway, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out San Jose → Miami if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Miami (MIA) to San Jose (SJC).
- Duration7h 20m
- Flight time6h 55m
- Typical cost$425
American Airlines
+ 4 others5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Indianapolis IN then Los Angeles and then to San Jose.
- Duration3 days 7h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost$425
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Lafayette then take the train to Tucson Amtrak Station then take the bus to San Jose.
- Duration3 days 3h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost$405
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miami and San Jose
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Miami to San Jose by plane, train, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the underground which costs around $295 and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $425.
The distance between Miami and San Jose is around 2,602 miles (4,187km).
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Miami and San Jose by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Miami to San Jose is to fly which takes around 7h 20m and will set you back approx $425.
The cheapest way to travel between Miami and San Jose, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the underground which will typically cost around $295 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Miami and San Jose. We recommend that you fly from Miami (MIA) to San Jose (SJC). instead which will take 7h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Miami and San Jose. It typically takes around 3 days 7h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Miami to San Jose. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Indianapolis IN, Indianapolis and Los Angeles. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 7h.
Palmland Bus Lines and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Miami and San Jose. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3 days 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Miami and San Jose. Flights depart from Miami (MIA) and arrive at San Jose (SJC) - via Phoenix (PHX). The flight takes around 6h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Miami to San Jose. There is however a flight that goes via Phoenix (PHX). This services will take at least 7h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Miami to San Jose typically takes around 6h 55m. Flights depart from Miami (MIA) 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 Miami and San Jose. The distance is around 3,070 miles (4,940km) by road and it will take around 2 days in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miami to San Jose is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around $425.
Compare travel optionsbetween Miami and San Jose
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 7h 20m | $425 | every 30 mins | 4,187km (2,602 miles) |
| Fly to San Jose (SJC) | 7h 60m | $395 | every 4 hours | 4,314km (2,681 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 7h 50m | $335 | every 30 mins | 4,226km (2,626 miles) |
| Fly to Oakland (OAK), Train | 8h 25m | $395 | every 20 mins | 4,374km (2,718 miles) |
| Fly to Oakland (OAK), Train | 8h 40m | $295 | every 4 hours | 4,313km (2,680 miles) |
| Fly to San Francisco (SFO), Train | 8h 40m | $325 | every 4 hours | 4,258km (2,646 miles) |
Bus | 3 days 7h | $425 | 5 times a week | 6,125km (3,806 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3 days 3h | $405 | 6 times a week | 5,280km (3,281 miles) |
| Bus to Chicago IL, train | 3 days 10h | $360 | once daily | 6,247km (3,882 miles) |
Drive | 2 days | $305 | on demand | 4,940km (3,070 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Miami and San Jose
Airlines
American Airlines
Delta
United Airlines
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Southwest Airlines
Bus companies
Greyhound USA
Tufesa Mexico
Palmland Bus Lines
Train operators
Caltrain
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.
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
- Distance
- 3 miles (5km) from San Jose
Oakland International Airport (OAK)
- Distance
- 31 miles (50km) from San Jose
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Distance
- 33 miles (54km) from San Jose