What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero?

The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Embarcadero?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero station. However, there are services departing from SJC Airport Terminal A and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Embarcadero?

No, there is no direct train from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero station. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Metro Embarcadero Station via King St & 4th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero?

The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Embarcadero is 50 miles. The road distance is 48 miles.

How do I travel from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero without a car is to line 60 bus and BART which takes 1h 46m and costs $10 - $14.

How long does it take to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero bus from?

San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

Where do I catch the San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero train from?

San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero?

The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs $13 - $24. Alternatively, you can Caltrain, which costs $13 - $17 and takes 2h 4m.

Where does the San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero bus arrive?

San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero train arrive?

San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero is 48 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero.

Where can I stay near Embarcadero?

There are 737+ hotels available in Embarcadero.

Can I share a ride from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Embarcadero. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero - 6 ways to travel via line 60 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero by bus, subway, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, taxi, or train

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Line 60 bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Milpitas BARTbus 60
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway Green-S
1h 46m
$10–14
Drive 47.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcaderocar 47.7 mi
53 min
$9–13
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2h 59m
$14–24
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Embarcaderorideshare 47.7 mi
53 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcaderotaxi 47.7 mi
53 min
$180–220
Caltrain
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 4m
$14–16

San Jose Airport (SJC) to Embarcadero by bus and subway

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Distance: 49.3 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $8–15 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, Caltrain operates a train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–12 and the journey takes 1h 12m.

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