What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Alameda?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Alameda is to BART which costs $6 - $9 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Alameda?

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

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Alameda?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Jose and arriving at Oakland. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between San Jose and Alameda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berryessa / North San Jose and arriving at Fruitvale. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from San Jose to Alameda?

The distance between San Jose and Alameda is 35 miles. The road distance is 38.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Alameda without a car is to BART which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $9.

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Alameda?

The BART from Berryessa / North San Jose to Fruitvale takes 46 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Alameda bus from?

San Jose to Alameda bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Alameda train from?

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

Train or bus from San Jose to Alameda?

The best way to get from San Jose to Alameda is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs $9 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $30 and takes 1h 6m.

Where does the San Jose to Alameda bus arrive?

San Jose to Alameda bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the San Jose to Alameda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Jose to Alameda?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Alameda is 39 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from San Jose to Alameda.

How do I get a train ticket from San Jose to Alameda?

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

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Where can I stay near Alameda?

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San Jose to Alameda - 5 ways to travel via train, BART, bus, car, and taxi

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

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Fruitvalesubway Orange-N / ...
46 min
$6–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 50m
$9–30
Drive 38.6 mi
1. Drive from San Jose to Alamedacar 38.6 mi
44 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Alamedataxi 38.6 mi
44 min
$140–170
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor / ...
1h 6m
$14–30

San Jose to Alameda by subway

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Distance: 35 mi
Duration: 46 min

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

BART operates a subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Fruitvale every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Oakland twice daily. Tickets cost $21–30 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.

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