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How to get fromSan Francisco Bay Area to San Joseby unknown, ferry, subway, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco Bay Area to San Jose by unknown, ferry, subway, bus, or train

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  1. Travel, ferry, BART

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    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2h 11m

  2. Travel, ferry, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kearny St & North Point St to 4th St & Folsom Stbus bus 8 / ...
    4. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2h 57m

  3. Travel, ferry, Caltrain

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2h 46m

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  • Distance: 53.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area to San Jose. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Don Chee Way/Steuart St, walk to Embarcadero, then take the subway to Berryessa / North San Jose. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Francisco Bay Area to San Jose Diridon Station via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, Kearny St & North Point St, 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, and San Francisco in around 2h 57m.

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