How to Travel from
San Francisco to Downtown San Jose
by Rideshare or Car
Two ways to Travel from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (77 km)
51 min
77 km.
from $4
Other
Rideshare
51 min
77 km.
from $4.18
Transport providers
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Francisco to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
BART
Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.21
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Bus from San Francisco to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.70–$70.16
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to San
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.65–$40.82
Santa Clara VTA
Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.12–$5.61
Bus from Milpitas BART to 2nd
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.12–$5.61
SamTrans
Website:
samtrans.com
Bus from 11th St & Market St. to Palo
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.21–$5.10
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose?
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose is to night bus and line 22 bus which costs $1.96 - $9.24 and takes 3h 53m.
What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose?
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $8.15 - $13.04 .
Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Downtown San Jose?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Francisco and arriving at San Jose. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.
Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Downtown San Jose?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.
How far is it from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose?
The distance between San Francisco and Downtown San Jose is 76 km. The road distance is 77.3 km.
How do I travel from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose without a car?
The best way to get from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 16m and costs $9.24 - $11.96 .
How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose?
The Caltrain from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Where do I catch the San Francisco to Downtown San Jose bus from?
San Francisco to Downtown San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Francisco station.
Where do I catch the San Francisco to Downtown San Jose train from?
San Francisco to Downtown San Jose train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.
Train or bus from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose?
The best way to get from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose is to Caltrain which takes 1h 16m and costs $9.24 - $11.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3.15 - $59.78 and takes 1h 25m.
Where does the San Francisco to Downtown San Jose bus arrive?
San Francisco to Downtown San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Where does the San Francisco to Downtown San Jose train arrive?
San Francisco to Downtown San Jose train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Can I drive from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose?
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Downtown San Jose is 77 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose.
How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose?
Book your San Francisco to Downtown San Jose bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Downtown San Jose?
There are 459+ hotels available in Downtown San Jose. Prices start at $68.79 per night.
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