There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to San Jose State University by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Caltrain
best- Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
42 min$7–13Line 22 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Camino & California to Santa Clara & 6thbus Rapid 522 / ...
1h 27m$2–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palo Alto to San Jose State Universitytaxi 17.7 mi
21 min$60–75Drive 17.7 mi
- Drive from Palo Alto to San Jose State Universitycar 17.7 mi
21 min$4–5
Palo Alto to San Jose State University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to San Jose State University is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to San Jose State University is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $60 - $75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Camino & California and arriving at Santa Clara & 6th. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to San Jose State University. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Palo Alto and San Jose State University is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.8 miles.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to San Jose State University without a car is to Caltrain which takes 42 min and costs $7 - $14.
It takes approximately 42 min to get from Palo Alto to San Jose State University, including transfers.
Palo Alto to San Jose State University bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & California station.
Palo Alto to San Jose State University train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to San Jose State University is to Caltrain which takes 42 min and costs $7 - $14. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus, which costs $2 - $5 and takes 1h 27m.
What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and San Jose State University, CA, USA?
Caltrain operates a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Santa Clara VTA operates a bus from El Camino & California to Santa Clara & 6th every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 22m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from El Camino & California to Santa Clara & 6th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
AJ Taxi Services
- Phone
- +1 408-759-9654
- Website
- ajtaxiservices.com
Taxi San Jose
- Phone
- +1 408-459-8010
- Website
- taxisanjose.com
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 408-777-7777
- Website
- yellowcheckercab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Palo Alto to San Jose State University bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & 6th station.
Palo Alto to San Jose State University train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to San Jose State University is 18 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Palo Alto to San Jose State University.
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