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

The cheapest way to get from Orinda to San Jose is to BART which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orinda to San Jose is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct train between Orinda and San Jose?

No, there is no direct train from Orinda to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Orinda and arriving at Berryessa / North San Jose via MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Orinda to San Jose?

The distance between Orinda and San Jose is 47 miles. The road distance is 46.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Orinda to San Jose without a car is to BART which takes 1h 22m and costs $8 - $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Orinda to San Jose, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Orinda to San Jose train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Orinda to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Orinda to San Jose is 47 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Orinda to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 441+ hotels available in San Jose.

Orinda to San Jose - 5 ways to travel via BART, bus, car, taxi, and line 22 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Orinda 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 22m
$9–11
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Orinda to West Oaklandsubway Yellow-S
2. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2h 24m
$9–17
Drive 46.5 mi
1. Drive from Orinda to San Josecar 46.5 mi
51 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Orinda to San Josetaxi 46.5 mi
51 min
$170–210
BART, bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the subway from Orinda 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 18m
$10–17

Orinda to San Jose by subway

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1h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 46.3 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Orinda, 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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