How to travel from Santa Fe to San Jose, United States of America

The distance between Santa Fe and San Jose is around 965 miles (1,553km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Santa Fe 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.

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Fly

Fly from Santa Fe (SAF) to San Jose (SJC).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time4h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $345
Operated by

United Airlines

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3 similiar routes

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Albuquerque International Sunport Drop-Off then Los Angeles and then to San Jose.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $215
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Downtown Albuquerque then Los Angeles and then to San Jose.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $185
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to San Jose.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Distance1,104 miles (1,777km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santa Fe and San Jose

There are several options for getting from Santa Fe to San Jose by plane, train, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $185 and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $345.

The distance between Santa Fe and San Jose is around 965 miles (1,553km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 892 miles (1,436km)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Santa Fe and San Jose by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santa Fe to San Jose is to fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx $345.

The cheapest way to travel between Santa Fe and San Jose, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $185 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santa Fe and San Jose. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santa Fe to San Jose. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Downtown Albuquerque and Los Angeles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Rio Metro Regional Transit District and Amtrak run train services between Santa Fe and San Jose. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 4h, 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 Santa Fe and San Jose. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Santa Fe to San Jose. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albuquerque International Sunport Drop-Off, A.T.C. and Los Angeles. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Groome Transportation and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Santa Fe and San Jose. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Santa Fe and San Jose. Flights depart from Santa Fe (SAF) and arrive at San Jose (SJC) - via Denver (DEN). The flight takes around 4h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Santa Fe to San Jose. There is however a flight that goes via Denver (DEN). This services will take at least 4h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Santa Fe to San Jose typically takes around 4h 25m. Flights depart from Santa Fe (SAF) 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 Santa Fe and San Jose. The distance is around 1,104 miles (1,777km) by road and it will take around 17h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santa Fe to San Jose is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around $345.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santa Fe and San Jose

Transport options from Santa Fe to San Jose
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 60m
$345
hourly2,031km (1,262 miles)
Plane and Train5h 30m
$275
hourly1,715km (1,065 miles)
Train and Plane6hrs
$275
5 times a week1,553km (965 miles)
Train to Los Ranchos/Journal Center, plane6h 35m
$275
5 times a week1,630km (1,013 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
$215
5 times a week2,134km (1,326 miles)
Train
1 day 4h
$185
once daily2,224km (1,382 miles)
Drive
17h 25m
$110
on demand1,777km (1,104 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