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.
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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Fly from Richmond (RIC) to Oakland (OAK) then take the train to Berryessa / North San Jose.
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Take the bus to Dallas then Los Angeles and then to San Jose.
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Take the bus to Washington DC then take the train to Chicago Union Station then Richmond and then to Berryessa / North San Jose.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 4 similar | 8h 30m | $395 | hourly | 3,992km (2,480 miles) |
Fly to San Francisco (SFO), Train | 9h 25m | $355 | hourly | 4,072km (2,530 miles) |
Train and Plane | 10h 5m | $430 | every 20 mins | 4,158km (2,584 miles) |
Train to Alexandria, plane | 10h 35m | $435 | every 20 mins | 4,170km (2,591 miles) |
Train to Washington Union Station, plane | 10h 55m | $465 | every 20 mins | 4,240km (2,635 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 19h | $430 | 5 times a week | 5,101km (3,170 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3 days 1h | $380 | once daily | 5,344km (3,320 miles) |
Bus to Charlottesville Amtrak Station, train | 3 days 4h | $370 | 6 times a week | 5,341km (3,319 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 21h | $285 | on demand | 4,672km (2,903 miles) |
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The following major airports near San Jose offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.