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

The distance between Richmond and San Jose is around 2,480 miles (3,992km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the underground which takes around 8h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Richmond to San Jose by plane, subway, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Richmond (RIC) to Oakland (OAK) then take the train to Berryessa / North San Jose.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Flight time6h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $395
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Dallas then Los Angeles and then to San Jose.

  • Duration2 days 19h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $430
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration3 days 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $380
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to San Jose.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Distance2,903 miles (4,672km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Richmond and San Jose

There are several options for getting from Richmond to San Jose by plane, subway, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around $355 and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the underground and arrive in approximately 8h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $395.

The distance between Richmond and San Jose is around 2,480 miles (3,992km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,416 miles (3,887km)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Richmond and San Jose by plane and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 21h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Richmond to San Jose is to fly and then take the underground which takes around 8h 30m and will set you back approx $395.

The cheapest way to travel between Richmond and San Jose, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around $355 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Richmond and San Jose. We recommend that you fly from Richmond (RIC) to Oakland (OAK) then take the train to Berryessa / North San Jose. instead which will take 8h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Richmond and San Jose. It typically takes around 2 days 19h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Richmond to San Jose. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dallas and Los Angeles. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 19h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Richmond and San Jose. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2 days 19h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Richmond to San Jose. We recommend that you fly from Richmond (RIC) to Oakland (OAK) then take the train to Berryessa / North San Jose. instead which will take 8h 30m.

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 Richmond and San Jose. The distance is around 2,903 miles (4,672km) by road and it will take around 1 day 21h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Richmond to San Jose is to fly and then take the underground which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around $395.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Richmond and San Jose

Transport options from Richmond to San Jose
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
8h 30m
$395
hourly3,992km (2,480 miles)
Fly to San Francisco (SFO), Train9h 25m
$355
hourly4,072km (2,530 miles)
Train and Plane10h 5m
$430
every 20 mins4,158km (2,584 miles)
Train to Alexandria, plane10h 35m
$435
every 20 mins4,170km (2,591 miles)
Train to Washington Union Station, plane10h 55m
$465
every 20 mins4,240km (2,635 miles)
Bus
2 days 19h
$430
5 times a week5,101km (3,170 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3 days 1h
$380
once daily5,344km (3,320 miles)
Bus to Charlottesville Amtrak Station, train3 days 4h
$370
6 times a week5,341km (3,319 miles)
Drive
1 day 21h
$285
on demand4,672km (2,903 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