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

The cheapest way to get from San Bruno to San Jose is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from San Bruno to San Jose is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between San Bruno and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from San Bruno to San Jose. However, there are services departing from San Bruno Ave E & 3rd Ave and arriving at Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd via Redwood City Caltrain-Lane A and Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

Is there a direct train between San Bruno and San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from San Bruno to San Jose?

The distance between San Bruno and San Jose is 36 miles. The road distance is 37.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Bruno to San Jose without a car is to Caltrain which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $10.

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

The Caltrain from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound takes 59 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

San Bruno to San Jose bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from San Bruno Ave E & 3rd Ave station.

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

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

Train or bus from San Bruno to San Jose?

The best way to get from San Bruno to San Jose is to Caltrain which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $6 - $12 and takes 2h 41m.

Where does the San Bruno to San Jose bus arrive?

San Bruno to San Jose bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Winslow St & Broadway St station.

Where does the San Bruno to San Jose train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Bruno to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between San Bruno to San Jose is 37 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from San Bruno to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 442+ hotels available in San Jose.

San Bruno to San Jose - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, line 22 bus

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
59 min
$8–10
Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Bruno Ave E & 3rd Ave to Winslow St & Broadway Stbus Epx
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & Almaden Blvdbus Rapid 522 / ...
2h 41m
$6–11
Drive 36.9 mi
1. Drive from San Bruno to San Josecar 36.9 mi
39 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Bruno to San Josetaxi 36.9 mi
39 min
$130–170

San Bruno to San Jose by train

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Distance: 36 mi
Duration: 59 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–10 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Bruno Ave E & 3rd Ave to Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd via Winslow St & Broadway St, Redwood City Caltrain-Lane A, and Palo Alto Transit Center in around 2h 41m.

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