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How to get fromSan Jose to Golden Gate Bridgeby subway, ferry, unknown, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Golden Gate Bridge by subway, ferry, unknown, bus, or train

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  1. BART, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway subway
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown unknown
    2h 12m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown unknown
    2h 25m

  3. Caltrain, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown unknown
    2h 45m

  4. Line 22 bus, bus, line 292 bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to California Dr & Broadwaybus bus Ecr / ...
    3. Take the bus from California Dr & Broadway to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 292 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Golden Gate Bridgeunknown unknown
    5h 50m

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  • Distance: 51.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Golden Gate Bridge, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Golden Gate Bridge. However, you can take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to Golden Gate Bridge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Golden Gate Bridge via San Francisco, 3rd St & Bryant St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2h 25m.

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