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

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Benicia is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Benicia is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct train between San Jose and Benicia?

No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Benicia. However, there are services departing from Berryessa / North San Jose and arriving at North Concord / Martinez via 12th Street / Oakland City Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from San Jose to Benicia?

The distance between San Jose and Benicia is 72 miles. The road distance is 59.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Benicia without a car is to BART which takes 2h 53m and costs $15 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from San Jose to Benicia, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the San Jose to Benicia train arrive?

San Jose to Benicia train services, operated by BART, arrive at 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Benicia?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Benicia is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from San Jose to Benicia.

Where can I stay near Benicia?

There are 224+ hotels available in Benicia.

San Jose to Benicia - 4 ways to travel via train, BART, bus, and line 70 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Benicia by subway, bus, car, or train

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Orange-N
2. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to North Concord / Martinezsubway Yellow-N
2h 53m
$15–20
Drive 58.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Jose to Beniciacar 58.8 mi
1h 5m
$11–16
Bus, BART, line 70 bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus
2. Take the subway from West Oakland to Concordsubway
3. Take the bus from Concord Station to Military West St & 1st Stbus 70
3h 5m
$17–25
Train, line 16 bus
1. Take the train from San Jose to Martineztrain Capitol Corridor / ...
2. Take the bus from Martinez Amtrak to Concord BARTbus 16 / ...
4h 27m
$32–58

San Jose to Benicia by subway and bus

6Weekly Services

2h 53mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 71.9 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Military West St & 1st St via 12th Street / Oakland City Center, North Concord / Martinez, and North Concord Station in around 2h 53m.

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