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How to get fromAppleton to San Joseby plane, bus, train, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Appleton to San Jose by plane, bus, train, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Appleton International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ATW - SJC
    6h 41m
    $221–925

  2. Fly Appleton International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ATW - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    8h 15m
    $142–502

  3. Bus, train, BART

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2d 12h
    $733–1,554

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $395–822

  5. Drive 2,202.6 mi

    1. Drive from Appleton to San Josecar car 2,202.6 mi
    34h 56m
    $402–581

  6. Fly Green Bay to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane GRB - SJC
    9h 15m
    $319–1,245

  7. Fly Appleton International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ATW - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    7h 39m
    $215–834

  8. Fly Green Bay to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane GRB - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    9h 22m
    $200–712

Appleton to San Jose by bus, foot, train, and subway

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$733Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Appleton Transit Center to San Jose Diridon Station via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 12h.

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