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

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to San Jose is to BART which costs $7 - $10 and takes 56 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakland to San Jose is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and San Jose?

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

Is there a direct train between Oakland and San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 12th Street / Oakland City Center and arriving at Berryessa / North San Jose. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Oakland to San Jose?

The distance between Oakland and San Jose is 39 miles. The road distance is 40.6 miles.

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

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

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

The BART from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Jose takes 56 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

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

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

Oakland to San Jose train services, operated by BART, depart from 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Train or bus from Oakland to San Jose?

The best way to get from Oakland to San Jose is to bus which takes 2h and costs $9 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $29 and takes 1h 17m.

Where does the Oakland to San Jose bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oakland to San Jose train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oakland to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to San Jose is 41 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Oakland to San Jose.

How do I get a train ticket from Oakland to San Jose?

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

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Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 441+ hotels available in San Jose.

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There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to San Jose by subway, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
56 min
$7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h
$9–30
Drive 40.3 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to San Josecar 40.3 mi
44 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oakland to San Josetaxi 40.3 mi
44 min
$140–180
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
1h 17m
$14–29

Oakland to San Jose by subway

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Distance: 38.5 mi
Duration: 56 min

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

BART operates a subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Jose every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Oakland to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $21–30 and the journey takes 2h. Four other operators also service this route.

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