What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco Pier 33 to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco Pier 33 to San Jose is to BART which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco Pier 33 to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco Pier 33 to San Jose is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco Pier 33 and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco Pier 33 to San Jose station. However, there are services departing from Stockton St & Columbus Ave and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco Pier 33 and San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embarcadero and arriving at Berryessa / North San Jose. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from San Francisco Pier 33 to San Jose?

The distance between San Francisco Pier 33 and San Jose is 47 miles. The road distance is 50.3 miles.

How do I travel from San Francisco Pier 33 to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco Pier 33 to San Jose without a car is to BART which takes 1h 27m and costs $8 - $12.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco Pier 33 to San Jose?

The BART from Embarcadero to Berryessa / North San Jose takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the San Francisco Pier 33 to San Jose bus from?

San Francisco Pier 33 to San Jose bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Stockton St & Columbus Ave station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco Pier 33 to San Jose train from?

San Francisco Pier 33 to San Jose train services, operated by BART, depart from Embarcadero station.

Where does the San Francisco Pier 33 to San Jose bus arrive?

San Francisco Pier 33 to San Jose bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at 5th St & Brannan St station.

Where does the San Francisco Pier 33 to San Jose train arrive?

San Francisco Pier 33 to San Jose train services, operated by BART, arrive at Berryessa / North San Jose station.

Can I drive from San Francisco Pier 33 to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco Pier 33 to San Jose is 50 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from San Francisco Pier 33 to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 398+ hotels available in San Jose.

San Francisco Pier 33 to San Jose - 5 ways to travel via BART, and line 45 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco Pier 33 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 27m
$8–12
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
5h 4m
$6–11
Line 45 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Stockton St & Columbus Ave to 5th St & Brannan Stbus 45
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2h 33m
$9–14
Drive 50 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco Pier 33 to San Josecar 50 mi
55 min
$10–14
Line 45 bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Stockton St & Columbus Ave to Townsend St & 4th Stbus 30 / ...
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 15m
$11–14

San Francisco Pier 33 to San Jose by foot and bus

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Distance: 46.7 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between San Francisco Pier 33, 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 San Francisco Pier 33 to San Jose Diridon Station via Stockton St & Columbus Ave, 5th St & Brannan St, and San Francisco in around 2h 33m.

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