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How to Travel from

San Francisco to San Jose

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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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
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.24–$11.96

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 Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.83–$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–$42.10

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from Berryessa BART to King
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.99–$5.00
Bus from Santa Clara & 1st to Tully
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Tully
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.99–$2.46

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to San Jose is to BART which costs $7.07 - $9.78 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to San Jose is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $8.15 - $13.04 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and 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 San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Berryessa / North San Jose. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from San Francisco to San Jose?

The distance between San Francisco and San Jose is 75 km. The road distance is 76.6 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to San Jose without a car is to BART which takes 1h 10m and costs $7.07 - $9.78 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to San Jose?

The BART from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Jose takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to San Jose bus from?

San Francisco to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Francisco station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to San Jose train from?

San Francisco to San Jose train services, operated by BART, depart from Civic Center / UN Plaza station.

Train or bus from San Francisco to San Jose?

The best way to get from San Francisco to San Jose is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs $3.26 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can Caltrain, which costs $9.24 - $11.96 and takes 1h 16m.

Where does the San Francisco to San Jose bus arrive?

San Francisco to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Where does the San Francisco to San Jose train arrive?

San Francisco to San Jose train services, operated by BART, arrive at Berryessa / North San Jose station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to San Jose is 77 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from San Francisco to San Jose.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to San Jose?

Book your San Francisco to San Jose bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 488+ hotels available in San Jose. Prices start at $73.16 per night.
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