What is the cheapest way to get from Daly City to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Daly City to San Jose is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $4 - $9 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Daly City to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Daly City to San Jose is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Daly City and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Daly City to San Jose. However, there are services departing from John Daly Blvd & Mission St and arriving at Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd via Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Daly City and San Jose?

No, there is no direct train from Daly City to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Daly City and arriving at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Daly City to San Jose?

The distance between Daly City and San Jose is 44 miles. The road distance is 44.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Daly City to San Jose without a car is to BART and Caltrain which takes 1h 32m and costs $16 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Daly City to San Jose?

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Daly City to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Daly City to San Jose bus from?

Daly City to San Jose bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from John Daly Blvd & Mission St station.

Where do I catch the Daly City to San Jose train from?

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

Where does the Daly City to San Jose bus arrive?

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

Where does the Daly City to San Jose train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Daly City to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Daly City to San Jose is 44 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Daly City to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 442+ hotels available in San Jose.

Daly City to San Jose - 5 ways to travel via BART, Caltrain, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Daly City to San Jose by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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BART, Caltrain
best
1. Take the subway from Daly City to Millbraesubway Red-S / ...
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 32m
$16–21
Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Daly Blvd & Mission St 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 45m
$5–9
Drive 43.8 mi
1. Drive from Daly City to San Josecar 43.8 mi
49 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Daly City to San Josetaxi 43.8 mi
49 min
$160–200
BART
1. Take the subway from Daly City to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Green-N
1h 44m
$12–18

Daly City to San Jose by subway and train

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1h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 43.4 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

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

You can take a bus from John Daly Blvd & Mission St to Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd via Palo Alto Transit Center in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, BART operates a subway from Daly City to Berryessa / North San Jose every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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