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How to get fromSan Jose to Bostonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, subway, shuttle or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from San Jose to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, subway, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Boston Logan Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SJC - BOS
    8h 16m
    $252–1,102

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane SJC - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    10h 51m
    $178–768

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    3d 5h
    $731–1,875

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    3d 10h
    $577–1,076

  5. Drive 3,120.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Bostoncar car 3,120.5 mi
    2d 1h
    $570–823

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SFO - BOS
    7h 37m
    $195–819

  7. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane OAK - BOS
    8h 51m
    $227–961

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SMF - BOS
    10h 26m
    $272–1,173

  9. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MRY - BOS
    11h 17m
    $266–965

  10. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    4. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    3d 8h
    $644–1,556

San Jose to Boston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$731Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Boston via Emeryville and Chicago Union Station in around 3d 5h.

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