What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose, CA to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose, CA to Oakland is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 44 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose, CA to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from San Jose, CA to Oakland is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose, CA and Oakland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Jose Diridon Station station and arriving at Oakland. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between San Jose, CA and Oakland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Jose and arriving at Oakland. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from San Jose, CA to Oakland?

The distance between San Jose, CA and Oakland is 44 miles. The road distance is 41.5 miles.

How do I travel from San Jose, CA to Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose, CA to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 55 min and costs $6 - $21.

How long does it take to get from San Jose, CA to Oakland?

The bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland takes 55 min including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the San Jose, CA to Oakland bus from?

San Jose, CA to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

Where do I catch the San Jose, CA to Oakland train from?

San Jose, CA to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from San Jose, CA to Oakland?

The best way to get from San Jose, CA to Oakland is to bus which takes 55 min and costs $6 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $30 and takes 1h 6m.

Where does the San Jose, CA to Oakland bus arrive?

San Jose, CA to Oakland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the San Jose, CA to Oakland train arrive?

San Jose, CA to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from San Jose, CA to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose, CA to Oakland is 41 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from San Jose, CA to Oakland.

How do I get a train ticket from San Jose, CA to Oakland?

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How do I get a bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Oakland?

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose, CA to Oakland by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, or subway

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
55 min
$6–21
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor / ...
1h 6m
$14–30
Drive 41.2 mi
1. Drive from San Jose, CA to Oaklandcar 41.2 mi
44 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Jose, CA to Oaklandtaxi 41.2 mi
44 min
$150–180
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon to Berryessa BARTbus Rapid 500
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Orange-N
1h 26m
$10–15

San Jose, CA to Oakland by bus

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Distance: 44 mi
Duration: 55 min

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland 3 times a day. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 55 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Oakland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $14–30 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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