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

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Lafayette is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Lafayette is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct train between San Jose and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Berryessa / North San Jose and arriving at Lafayette via MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from San Jose to Lafayette?

The distance between San Jose and Lafayette is 50 miles. The road distance is 48.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Lafayette without a car is to BART which takes 1h 20m and costs $8 - $13.

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

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from San Jose to Lafayette, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the San Jose to Lafayette train arrive?

San Jose to Lafayette train services, operated by BART, arrive at MacArthur station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Lafayette?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Lafayette is 48 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from San Jose to Lafayette.

Where can I stay near Lafayette?

There are 358+ hotels available in Lafayette.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Lafayette by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to MacArthursubway Orange-N
1h 20m
$9–12
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the subway from West Oakland to Lafayettesubway Yellow-N
1h 26m
$10–17
Drive 47.8 mi
1. Drive from San Jose to Lafayettecar 47.8 mi
54 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Lafayettetaxi 47.8 mi
54 min
$160–200
Line 22 bus, bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
3. Take the subway from San Bruno to Lafayettesubway
4h 14m
$10–18

San Jose to Lafayette by subway

394Weekly Subways

1h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 49.9 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

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

BART operates a subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to MacArthur every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 1h.

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