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How to get fromSan Jose Airport (SJC) to Caltrainby bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, foot, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Caltrain by bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, foot, or train

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  1. Line 60 bus, tram

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    1. Take the bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Metro Stationbus bus 60
    2. Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Civic Center Stationtram tram Blue Line / ...
    41 min
    $6

  2. Line 60 bus, tram, line 61 bus

    1. Take the bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Metro Stationbus bus 60
    2. Take the tram from Metro/Airport Station to Civic Center Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Civic Center Station to Coleman & Taylorbus bus 61
    42 min
    $8–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Caltraintaxi taxi 3 mi
    6 min
    $15–19

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Caltrainrideshare rideshare 3 mi
    6 min

  5. Walk

    1. Take the foot from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Caltrainwalk walk 2.7 mi
    52 min

  6. Line 60 bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 60
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    58 min
    $6–8

San Jose Airport (SJC) to Caltrain by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar381Weekly Services
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.5 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Caltrain, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Caltrain. However, you can take the line 60 bus to Metro Station, walk to Metro/Airport Station, take the vehicle to Civic Center Station, then walk to Caltrain. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Caltrain via Metro Station, Metro/Airport Station, Civic Center Station, Civic Center Station, and Coleman & Taylor in around 42 min.

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