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

The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to San Jose is to BART which costs $9 - $13 and takes 1h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lafayette to San Jose is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct train between Lafayette and San Jose?

No, there is no direct train from Lafayette to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Lafayette and arriving at Berryessa / North San Jose via MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Lafayette to San Jose?

The distance between Lafayette and San Jose is 50 miles. The road distance is 47.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lafayette to San Jose without a car is to BART which takes 1h 27m and costs $9 - $13.

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Lafayette to San Jose, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Lafayette to San Jose train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lafayette to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to San Jose is 48 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Lafayette to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 434+ hotels available in San Jose.

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

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

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
1h 27m
$9–12
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Lafayette to West Oaklandsubway Yellow-S
2. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2h 29m
$10–18
Drive 47.6 mi
1. Drive from Lafayette to San Josecar 47.6 mi
53 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lafayette to San Josetaxi 47.6 mi
53 min
$160–200
BART, bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the subway from Lafayette to San Brunosubway
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & Almaden Blvdbus 22
4h 23m
$11–18

Lafayette to San Jose by subway

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1h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 50 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

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

BART operates a subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Jose every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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