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

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Downtown Oakland is to BART which costs $7 - $10 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Downtown Oakland is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Downtown Oakland?

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

Is there a direct train between San Jose and Downtown Oakland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berryessa / North San Jose and arriving at 12th Street / Oakland City Center. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from San Jose to Downtown Oakland?

The distance between San Jose and Downtown Oakland is 39 miles. The road distance is 40.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Downtown Oakland without a car is to BART which takes 54 min and costs $7 - $10.

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

The BART from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Center takes 54 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from San Jose to Downtown Oakland?

The best way to get from San Jose to Downtown Oakland is to bus via West Oakland which takes 1h 5m and costs $8 - $16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $30 and takes 1h 6m.

Where does the San Jose to Downtown Oakland bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Jose to Downtown Oakland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Jose to Downtown Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Downtown Oakland is 40 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from San Jose to Downtown Oakland.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Downtown Oakland?

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San Jose to Downtown Oakland - 6 ways to travel via train, BART, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to Downtown Oakland by subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, train (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Orange-N
54 min
$7–10
Bus via West Oakland
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
1h 5m
$9–15
Drive 40.2 mi
1. Drive from San Jose to Downtown Oaklandcar 40.2 mi
43 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Downtown Oaklandtaxi 40.2 mi
43 min
$140–180
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Jose to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor / ...
1h 6m
$14–30
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Jose to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 50m
$20–29

San Jose to Downtown Oakland by subway

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Distance: 38.4 mi
Duration: 54 min

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

BART operates a subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Center every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, 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. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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