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

The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to San Jose is to BART which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Embarcadero to San Jose is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $9 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Embarcadero and San Jose?

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

Is there a direct train between Embarcadero 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 to San Jose?

The distance between Embarcadero and San Jose is 46 miles. The road distance is 49.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Embarcadero 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 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 to San Jose bus from?

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

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

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

Train or bus from Embarcadero to San Jose?

The best way to get from Embarcadero to San Jose is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs $7 - $24. Alternatively, you can Caltrain, which costs $11 - $14 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Embarcadero to San Jose bus arrive?

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

Where does the Embarcadero to San Jose train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Embarcadero to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Embarcadero to San Jose is 49 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Embarcadero to San Jose.

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

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Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 406+ hotels available in San Jose.

Embarcadero to San Jose - 5 ways to travel via BART, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Embarcadero to San Jose by subway, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, taxi, 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
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 25m
$7–24
Drive 49.1 mi
1. Drive from Embarcadero to San Josecar 49.1 mi
53 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Embarcadero to San Josetaxi 49.1 mi
53 min
$180–220
Caltrain
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 45m
$11–14

Embarcadero to San Jose by subway

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Distance: 45.5 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Embarcadero, San Francisco County, 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 $17–24 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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