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

The cheapest way to get from Millbrae to San Jose is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Millbrae to San Jose is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Millbrae and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Millbrae to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and arriving at Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd via Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Millbrae and San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Millbrae to San Jose?

The distance between Millbrae and San Jose is 34 miles. The road distance is 34.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Millbrae to San Jose without a car is to Caltrain which takes 56 min and costs $7 - $10.

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

The Caltrain from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound takes 56 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Millbrae to San Jose bus from?

Millbrae to San Jose bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 station.

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

Millbrae to San Jose train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Millbrae to San Jose?

The best way to get from Millbrae to San Jose is to Caltrain which takes 56 min and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $4 - $9 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Millbrae to San Jose bus arrive?

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

Where does the Millbrae to San Jose train arrive?

Millbrae to San Jose train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Millbrae to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Millbrae to San Jose is 35 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Millbrae to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 406+ hotels available in San Jose.

Millbrae to San Jose - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, line 22 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Millbrae to San Jose by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
56 min
$7–10
Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & Almaden Blvdbus Rapid 522 / ...
2h 55m
$4–8
Drive 34.4 mi
1. Drive from Millbrae to San Josecar 34.4 mi
36 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Millbrae to San Josetaxi 34.4 mi
36 min
$130–160

Millbrae to San Jose by train

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Distance: 33.4 mi
Duration: 56 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd via Palo Alto Transit Center in around 2h 55m.

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