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

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Burlingame is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Burlingame is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Burlingame?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Burlingame. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd and arriving at California Dr & Broadway via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between San Jose and Burlingame?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Broadway Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every three hours, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

How far is it from San Jose to Burlingame?

The distance between San Jose and Burlingame is 32 miles. The road distance is 32.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Burlingame without a car is to Caltrain which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $10.

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

The Caltrain from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Broadway Caltrain Northbound takes 55 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

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

San Jose to Burlingame bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd station.

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

San Jose to Burlingame train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from San Jose to Burlingame?

The best way to get from San Jose to Burlingame is to Caltrain which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus and bus, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the San Jose to Burlingame bus arrive?

San Jose to Burlingame bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Center station.

Where does the San Jose to Burlingame train arrive?

San Jose to Burlingame train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Broadway Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Burlingame?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Burlingame is 33 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from San Jose to Burlingame.

Where can I stay near Burlingame?

There are 764+ hotels available in Burlingame.

San Jose to Burlingame - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, line 22 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Burlingame by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Broadway Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekend
55 min
$7–10
Line 22 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus Rapid 522 / ...
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to California Dr & Broadwaybus Ecr / ...
2h 42m
$4–8
Drive 32.6 mi
1. Drive from San Jose to Burlingamecar 32.6 mi
36 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Burlingametaxi 32.6 mi
36 min
$120–150

San Jose to Burlingame by train

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Distance: 31.7 mi
Duration: 55 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Broadway Caltrain Northbound every 3 hours. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd to California Dr & Broadway via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 in around 2h 42m.

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