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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco Bay 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 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 24m

  2. Travel, ferry, line 30 bus, Caltrain

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Columbus Ave & Francisco St to Townsend St & 4th Stbus bus 30 / ...
    4. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2h 59m

  3. Travel, ferry, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay 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
    3h 10m

  4. Travel, ferry, BART via Santa Clara & 1st

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2h 48m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 59.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay 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 to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, Columbus Ave & Francisco St, Townsend St & 4th St, and San Francisco Caltrain Southbound in around 2h 59m.

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