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

The cheapest way to get from Alameda to San Jose Diridon station is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Alameda to San Jose Diridon station is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Alameda and San Jose Diridon station?

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 Diridon station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oakland and arriving at San Jose. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Alameda to San Jose Diridon station?

The distance between Alameda and San Jose Diridon station is 40 miles. The road distance is 39.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alameda to San Jose Diridon station without a car is to BART and bus which takes 1h 16m and costs $8 - $14.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Alameda to San Jose Diridon station, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Alameda to San Jose Diridon station?

The best way to get from Alameda to San Jose Diridon station is to bus which takes 2h and costs $20 - $29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $30 and takes 1h 17m.

Where does the Alameda to San Jose Diridon station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Alameda to San Jose Diridon station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alameda to San Jose Diridon station?

Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to San Jose Diridon station is 40 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Alameda to San Jose Diridon station.

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

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Where can I stay near San Jose Diridon station?

There are 433+ hotels available in San Jose Diridon station.

Alameda to San Jose Diridon station - 5 ways to travel via train, BART, and bus

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

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BART, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S / ...
2. Take the bus from Berryessa BART to San Jose Diridonbus Rapid 500
1h 16m
$9–14
Drive 39.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alameda to San Jose Diridon stationcar 39.6 mi
45 min
$8–11
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h
$20–29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alameda to San Jose Diridon stationtaxi 39.6 mi
45 min
$140–180
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
1h 17m
$14–30

Alameda to San Jose Diridon station by subway and bus

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1h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 39.3 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Oakland to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–29 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to San Jose every 4 hours. Tickets cost $14–30 and the journey takes 1h 17m.

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