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

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Japantown is to BART which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Japantown is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Japantown?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Japantown. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Geary Blvd & Laguna St via Transit Center Bay D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between San Jose and Japantown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berryessa / North San Jose and arriving at Powell Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from San Jose to Japantown?

The distance between San Jose and Japantown is 46 miles. The road distance is 49.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Japantown without a car is to BART which takes 1h 7m and costs $8 - $12.

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

The BART from Berryessa / North San Jose to Powell Street takes 1h 7m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

San Jose to Japantown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

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

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

Train or bus from San Jose to Japantown?

The best way to get from San Jose to Japantown is to bus which takes 1h 44m and costs $10 - $18. Alternatively, you can Caltrain, which costs $13 - $16 and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the San Jose to Japantown bus arrive?

San Jose to Japantown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the San Jose to Japantown train arrive?

San Jose to Japantown train services, operated by BART, arrive at Powell Street station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Japantown?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Japantown is 49 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from San Jose to Japantown.

Where can I stay near Japantown?

There are 840+ hotels available in Japantown.

San Jose to Japantown - 5 ways to travel via BART, bus, car, taxi, and Caltrain

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Japantown by subway, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or train

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BART
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1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Powell Streetsubway Green-S
1h 7m
$8–12
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
1h 44m
$10–17
Drive 49 mi
1. Drive from San Jose to Japantowncar 49 mi
53 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Japantowntaxi 49 mi
53 min
$180–220
Caltrain
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 44m
$14–16

San Jose to Japantown by subway

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Distance: 46.2 mi
Duration: 1h 7m

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

BART operates a subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Powell Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $8–16 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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