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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose is to bus which costs $7 - $15 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Downtown San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Francisco Bus Station station and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Downtown San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose?

The distance between San Francisco and Downtown San Jose is 47 miles. The road distance is 48.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 17m and costs $9 - $12.

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

The Caltrain from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound takes 1h 17m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

San Francisco to Downtown San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose is to Caltrain which takes 1h 17m and costs $9 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $15 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the San Francisco to Downtown San Jose bus arrive?

San Francisco to Downtown San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the San Francisco to Downtown San Jose train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Downtown San Jose is 48 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose?

Book your San Francisco to Downtown San Jose bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Downtown San Jose?

There are 398+ hotels available in Downtown San Jose.

San Francisco to Downtown San Jose - 6 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Downtown San Jose by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, subway, or bus

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 17m
$9–12
Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & 1stbus 22 / ...
4h 31m
$6–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
1h 40m
$7–15
Drive 48 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco to Downtown San Josecar 48 mi
52 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco to Downtown San Josetaxi 48 mi
52 min
$170–210
BART, line 66 bus
1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Milpitassubway Green-N
2. Take the bus from Milpitas BART to 2nd & Paseo de San Antoniobus 66
1h 51m
$10–16

San Francisco to Downtown San Jose by train

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Distance: 47 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

Caltrain operates a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–12 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.

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