What is the cheapest way to get from Berkeley to San Jose, CA?

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to San Jose, CA is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 54 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Berkeley to San Jose, CA?

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to San Jose, CA is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and San Jose, CA?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Emeryville and arriving at San Jose. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Berkeley and San Jose, CA?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berkeley Station station and arriving at San Jose. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Berkeley to San Jose, CA?

The distance between Berkeley and San Jose, CA is 51 miles. The road distance is 46.5 miles.

How do I travel from Berkeley to San Jose, CA without a car?

The best way to get from Berkeley to San Jose, CA without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $16 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Berkeley to San Jose, CA?

The train from Berkeley Station to San Jose takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to San Jose, CA bus from?

Berkeley to San Jose, CA bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to San Jose, CA train from?

Berkeley to San Jose, CA train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Berkeley Station.

Train or bus from Berkeley to San Jose, CA?

The best way to get from Berkeley to San Jose, CA is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $16 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Berkeley to San Jose, CA bus arrive?

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

Where does the Berkeley to San Jose, CA train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Berkeley to San Jose, CA?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to San Jose, CA is 46 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Berkeley to San Jose, CA.

How do I get a train ticket from Berkeley to San Jose, CA?

Book your Berkeley to San Jose, CA train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near San Jose, CA?

There are 436+ hotels available in San Jose, CA.

Berkeley to San Jose, CA - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and BART

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There are 6 ways to get from Berkeley to San Jose, CA by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, subway, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Berkeley Station to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor
1h 35m
$16–35
Drive 46.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Berkeley to San Jose, CAcar 46.2 mi
54 min
$9–13
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Emeryville to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 45m
$19–28
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Berkeley to San Jose, CAtaxi 46.2 mi
54 min
$170–210
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from Berryessa BART to San Jose Diridonbus Rapid 500
1h 36m
$10–16
BART, Caltrain
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Millbraesubway Red-S
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 14m
$19–24

Berkeley to San Jose, CA by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 51 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Berkeley Station to San Jose every 4 hours. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–28 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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