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

The cheapest way to get from Colma to San Jose is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $4 - $9 and takes 3h 34m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Colma and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Colma to San Jose. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd and arriving at Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd via Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Colma and San Jose?

No, there is no direct train from Colma to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Colma and arriving at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Colma to San Jose?

The distance between Colma and San Jose is 42 miles. The road distance is 41.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colma to San Jose without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 1h 28m and costs $16 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Colma to San Jose, including transfers.

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

Colma to San Jose bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd station.

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

Colma to San Jose train services, operated by BART, depart from Colma station.

Where does the Colma to San Jose bus arrive?

Colma to San Jose bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.

Where does the Colma to San Jose train arrive?

Colma to San Jose train services, operated by BART, arrive at Millbrae station.

Can I drive from Colma to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Colma to San Jose is 42 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Colma to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 422+ hotels available in San Jose.

Colma to San Jose - 4 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, bus, and line 22 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Colma to San Jose by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Colma to Millbraesubway Red-S / ...
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 28m
$16–21
Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & Almaden Blvdbus Rapid 522 / ...
3h 34m
$5–9
Drive 41.5 mi
1. Drive from Colma to San Josecar 41.5 mi
45 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colma to San Josetaxi 41.5 mi
45 min
$150–190

Colma to San Jose by subway and train

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1h 28mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 41.8 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

You can take a bus from El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd to Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd via Palo Alto Transit Center in around 3h 34m.

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