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

The cheapest way to get from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Jose is to BART which costs $7 - $10 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Jose is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $7 - $11.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakland and arriving at San Jose. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lake Merritt and arriving at Berryessa / North San Jose. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.

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

The distance between Lake Merritt (Station) and San Jose is 38 miles. The road distance is 40.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Jose without a car is to BART which takes 53 min and costs $7 - $10.

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

The BART from Lake Merritt to Berryessa / North San Jose takes 53 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Lake Merritt (Station) to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

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

Lake Merritt (Station) to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train or bus from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Jose?

The best way to get from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Jose is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs $20 - $29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $30 and takes 1h 28m.

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

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

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

Lake Merritt (Station) to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Merritt (Station) to San Jose is 40 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Jose.

How do I get a train ticket from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Jose?

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Where can I stay near San Jose?

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Lake Merritt (Station) to San Jose - 5 ways to travel via train, BART, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Jose by subway, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Lake Merritt to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S / ...
53 min
$7–10
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 11m
$20–29
Drive 39.9 mi
1. Drive from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Josecar 39.9 mi
43 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lake Merritt (Station) to San Josetaxi 39.9 mi
43 min
$140–180
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
1h 28m
$14–30

Lake Merritt (Station) to San Jose by subway

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Distance: 37.7 mi
Duration: 53 min

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

BART operates a subway from Lake Merritt to Berryessa / North San Jose every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Oakland to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–29 and the journey takes 2h.

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