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Two ways to Travel from San Carlos to San Jose
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Cheapest
By car (40 km)
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Transport providers
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Carlos Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.02–$9.57
Bus operators
Santa Clara VTA
Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.87
SamTrans
Website:
samtrans.com
Bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave to Palo
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.21–$5.23
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from San Carlos to San Jose?
The cheapest way to get from San Carlos to San Jose is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $1.96 - $9.78 and takes 2h 12m.
What is the fastest way to get from San Carlos to San Jose?
The fastest way to get from San Carlos to San Jose is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $4.46 - $6.52 .
Is there a direct bus between San Carlos and San Jose?
No, there is no direct bus from San Carlos to San Jose. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave and arriving at Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd via Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Is there a direct train between San Carlos and San Jose?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Carlos Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
How far is it from San Carlos to San Jose?
The distance between San Carlos and San Jose is 38 km. The road distance is 40.5 km.
How do I travel from San Carlos to San Jose without a car?
The best way to get from San Carlos to San Jose without a car is to Caltrain which takes 38 min and costs $5.98 - $8.15 .
How long does it take to get from San Carlos to San Jose?
The Caltrain from San Carlos Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound takes 38 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Where do I catch the San Carlos to San Jose bus from?
San Carlos to San Jose bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave station.
Where do I catch the San Carlos to San Jose train from?
San Carlos to San Jose train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Carlos Caltrain Southbound station.
Train or bus from San Carlos to San Jose?
The best way to get from San Carlos to San Jose is to Caltrain which takes 38 min and costs $5.98 - $8.15 . Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $1.96 - $9.78 and takes 2h 12m.
Where does the San Carlos to San Jose bus arrive?
San Carlos to San Jose bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.
Where does the San Carlos to San Jose train arrive?
San Carlos to San Jose train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Can I drive from San Carlos to San Jose?
Yes, the driving distance between San Carlos to San Jose is 40 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from San Carlos to San Jose.
Where can I stay near San Jose?
There are 489+ hotels available in San Jose. Prices start at $76.96 per night.
