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How to get fromSan Jose Airport (SJC) to Pier 39by bus, subway, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Pier 39 by bus, subway, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 60 bus, BART

    best
    1. Take the bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Milpitas BARTbus bus 60
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway Green-S
    2h 13m
    $12–16

  2. Drive 48.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Pier 39car car 48.9 mi
    56 min
    $9–13

  3. Line 60 bus, Caltrain, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus bus
    4. Take the bus from 3rd St & Bryant St to Bay St & Midway Stbus bus 8 / ...
    3h 17m
    $14–28

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Pier 39rideshare rideshare 48.9 mi
    56 min

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Pier 39taxi taxi 48.9 mi
    56 min
    $180–220

  6. Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2h 21m
    $14–16

San Jose Airport (SJC) to Pier 39 by bus, subway, tram, and foot

Calendar289Weekly Services
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Pier 39, CA, USA?

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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