There are 5 ways to get from Alameda to Saratoga by subway, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or tram
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BART, line 57 bus
best- Take the subway from Fruitvale to Milpitassubway Orange-S / ...
- Take the bus from Old Ironsides Station to West Valley Transit Centerbus 57
2h 22m$11–16Drive 46.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alameda to Saratogacar 46.7 mi
55 min$9–13Bus, line 23 bus
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Stevens Creek & Stellingbus 23 / ...
4h 25m$26–42Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alameda to Saratogataxi 46.7 mi
55 min$170–210BART, tram
- Take the subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S / ...
- Take the tram from Santa Clara Station to Winchester Stationtram Green Line
3h$14–22
Alameda to Saratoga by subway, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Saratoga is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Alameda to Saratoga is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to Saratoga. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Saratoga & Herriman via San Jose Diridon, 2nd & Santa Clara and Stevens Creek & Stelling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Alameda to Saratoga station. However, there are services departing from Fruitvale and arriving at Winchester Station via Santa Clara Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Alameda and Saratoga is 50 miles. The road distance is 47 miles.
The best way to get from Alameda to Saratoga without a car is to BART and line 57 bus which takes 2h 22m and costs $11 - $17.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Alameda to Saratoga, including transfers.
Alameda to Saratoga bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
Alameda to Saratoga train services, operated by BART, depart from Fruitvale station.
Alameda to Saratoga bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Saratoga, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Oakland to Saratoga & Herriman via San Jose, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, 2nd & Santa Clara, and Stevens Creek & Stelling in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Fruitvale to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Tram from Santa Clara Station to Winchester Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult 19-64
- $3
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from Old Ironsides Station to West Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from 2nd & Santa Clara to Stevens Creek & Stelling
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oakland to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Coastside TAxi
- Phone
- +1 650-333-3505
- Website
- coastsidetaxi.com
SF Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 415-626-4733
- Website
- greencabsf.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 415.333.3333
- Website
- yellowcabsf.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alameda to Saratoga train services, operated by BART, arrive at Berryessa / North San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Saratoga is 47 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Alameda to Saratoga.
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