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

The cheapest way to get from Alameda to San Jose is to BART which costs $6 - $9 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Alameda to San Jose is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Alameda and San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakland and arriving at San Jose. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Alameda and San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fruitvale and arriving at Berryessa / North San Jose. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Alameda to San Jose?

The distance between Alameda and San Jose is 35 miles. The road distance is 39 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alameda to San Jose without a car is to BART which takes 48 min and costs $6 - $9.

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

The BART from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Jose takes 48 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

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

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

Alameda to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train or bus from Alameda to San Jose?

The best way to get from Alameda to San Jose is to bus which takes 2h and costs $21 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $30 and takes 1h 17m.

Where does the Alameda to San Jose bus arrive?

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

Where does the Alameda to San Jose train arrive?

Alameda to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Alameda to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to San Jose is 39 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Alameda to San Jose.

How do I get a train ticket from Alameda to San Jose?

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

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Where can I stay near San Jose?

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Alameda to San Jose - 5 ways to travel via train, BART, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Alameda to San Jose by subway, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S / ...
48 min
$6–9
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h
$21–30
Drive 38.7 mi
1. Drive from Alameda to San Josecar 38.7 mi
44 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alameda to San Josetaxi 38.7 mi
44 min
$140–170
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
1h 17m
$14–30

Alameda to San Jose by subway

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Distance: 35.1 mi
Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Jose every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Oakland to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $21–30 and the journey takes 2h.

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