What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Lake Merritt?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Lake Merritt is to BART which costs $7 - $10 and takes 52 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Lake Merritt?

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

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Lake Merritt?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Lake Merritt. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between San Jose and Lake Merritt?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berryessa / North San Jose and arriving at Lake Merritt. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from San Jose to Lake Merritt?

The distance between San Jose and Lake Merritt is 38 miles. The road distance is 40.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Lake Merritt without a car is to BART which takes 52 min and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Lake Merritt?

The BART from Berryessa / North San Jose to Lake Merritt takes 52 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Lake Merritt bus from?

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

Where do I catch the San Jose to Lake Merritt train from?

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

Where does the San Jose to Lake Merritt bus arrive?

San Jose to Lake Merritt bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the San Jose to Lake Merritt train arrive?

San Jose to Lake Merritt train services, operated by BART, arrive at Lake Merritt station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Lake Merritt?

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

Where can I stay near Lake Merritt?

There are 731+ hotels available in Lake Merritt.

San Jose to Lake Merritt - 4 ways to travel via BART, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Lake Merritt by subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Lake Merrittsubway Orange-N / ...
52 min
$7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
1h 5m
$9–16
Drive 40.2 mi
1. Drive from San Jose to Oaklandcar 40.2 mi
43 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Oaklandtaxi 40.2 mi
43 min
$140–180

San Jose to Lake Merritt by subway

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Distance: 37.6 mi
Duration: 52 min

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

BART operates a subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Lake Merritt every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 55 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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