What is the cheapest way to get from Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose is to bus via San Francisco Bus Station which costs $8 - $15 and takes 1h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Embarcadero (Station) and San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Francisco and arriving at San Jose. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Embarcadero (Station) and San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embarcadero and arriving at Berryessa / North San Jose. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose?

The distance between Embarcadero (Station) and San Jose is 46 miles. The road distance is 49.3 miles.

How do I travel from Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose without a car is to BART which takes 1h 5m and costs $8 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose?

The BART from Embarcadero to Berryessa / North San Jose takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose bus from?

Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Francisco station.

Where do I catch the Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose train from?

Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose train services, operated by BART, depart from Embarcadero station.

Train or bus from Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose?

The best way to get from Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose is to bus which takes 1h 32m and costs $16 - $24. Alternatively, you can Caltrain, which costs $11 - $14 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose bus arrive?

Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Where does the Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose train arrive?

Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose train services, operated by BART, arrive at Berryessa / North San Jose station.

Can I drive from Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose is 49 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose.

How do I get a bus ticket from Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose?

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Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose - 6 ways to travel via BART, bus, and car

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

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Green-N
1h 5m
$8–12
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 32m
$16–24
Drive 49 mi
1. Drive from Embarcadero (Station) to San Josecar 49 mi
52 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Embarcadero (Station) to San Josetaxi 49 mi
52 min
$180–220
Bus via San Francisco Bus Station (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
1h 44m
$8–15
Caltrain
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 45m
$11–14

Embarcadero (Station) to San Jose by subway

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Distance: 45.5 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Embarcadero (Station), CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from Embarcadero to Berryessa / North San Jose every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Francisco to San Jose 3 times a day. Tickets cost $16–24 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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