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

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Alamo is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Alamo is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct train between San Jose and Alamo?

No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Alamo. However, there are services departing from Berryessa / North San Jose and arriving at Walnut Creek via MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from San Jose to Alamo?

The distance between San Jose and Alamo is 58 miles. The road distance is 41 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Alamo without a car is to BART which takes 2h 14m and costs $10 - $17.

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

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from San Jose to Alamo, including transfers.

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

San Jose to Alamo train services, operated by BART, depart from Berryessa / North San Jose station.

Where does the San Jose to Alamo train arrive?

San Jose to Alamo train services, operated by BART, arrive at MacArthur station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Alamo?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Alamo is 41 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from San Jose to Alamo.

Where can I stay near Alamo?

There are 291+ hotels available in Alamo.

San Jose to Alamo - 5 ways to travel via BART, bus, car, taxi, and line 22 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Alamo by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to MacArthursubway Orange-N
2h 14m
$11–16
Drive 40.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Jose to Alamocar 40.7 mi
46 min
$8–11
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the subway from West Oakland to Walnut Creeksubway Yellow-N
2h 20m
$13–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Alamotaxi 40.7 mi
46 min
$130–170
Line 22 bus, bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
3. Take the subway from San Bruno to Walnut Creeksubway
5h 8m
$14–22

San Jose to Alamo by subway and bus

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2h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 58 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

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

BART operates a subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to MacArthur every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 1h.

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