What is the cheapest way to get from Pier 39 to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Pier 39 to San Jose is to line 28 bus and bus and line 22 bus which costs $6 - $11 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pier 39 to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Pier 39 to San Jose is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Pier 39 and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Pier 39 to San Jose station. However, there are services departing from Union St & Columbus Ave and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Pier 39 and San Jose?

No, there is no direct train from Pier 39 to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Beach St & Stockton St and arriving at Berryessa / North San Jose via Embarcadero. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Pier 39 to San Jose?

The distance between Pier 39 and San Jose is 48 miles. The road distance is 50.6 miles.

How do I travel from Pier 39 to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from Pier 39 to San Jose without a car is to BART which takes 1h 42m and costs $10 - $14.

How long does it take to get from Pier 39 to San Jose?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Pier 39 to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pier 39 to San Jose bus from?

Pier 39 to San Jose bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Union St & Columbus Ave station.

Where do I catch the Pier 39 to San Jose train from?

Pier 39 to San Jose train services, operated by BART, depart from Embarcadero station.

Where does the Pier 39 to San Jose bus arrive?

Pier 39 to San Jose bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at 5th St & Brannan St station.

Where does the Pier 39 to San Jose train arrive?

Pier 39 to San Jose train services, operated by BART, arrive at Berryessa / North San Jose station.

Can I drive from Pier 39 to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Pier 39 to San Jose is 51 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Pier 39 to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 436+ hotels available in San Jose.

Pier 39 to San Jose - 5 ways to travel via BART, line 45 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Pier 39 to San Jose by subway, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Green-N
1h 42m
$10–14
Line 28 bus, bus, line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Powell St & Beach St to Daly City BART Parking Lot Ebus 28
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & Almaden Blvdbus 22
4h 57m
$6–11
Line 45 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Union St & Columbus Ave to 5th St & Brannan Stbus 45
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2h 30m
$9–15
Drive 50.3 mi
1. Drive from Pier 39 to San Josecar 50.3 mi
56 min
$10–14
Line 30 bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Columbus Ave & Francisco St to Townsend St & 4th Stbus 30 / ...
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 12m
$11–14

Pier 39 to San Jose by foot, tram, and subway

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Distance: 47.3 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Pier 39, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from Embarcadero to Berryessa / North San Jose every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pier 39 to San Jose Diridon Station via Union St & Columbus Ave, 5th St & Brannan St, and San Francisco in around 2h 30m.

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