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

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Orinda is to BART which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Orinda is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct train between San Jose and Orinda?

No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Orinda. However, there are services departing from Berryessa / North San Jose and arriving at Orinda via 12th Street / Oakland City Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from San Jose to Orinda?

The distance between San Jose and Orinda is 47 miles. The road distance is 45.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Orinda without a car is to BART which takes 1h 16m and costs $8 - $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from San Jose to Orinda, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the San Jose to Orinda train arrive?

San Jose to Orinda train services, operated by BART, arrive at 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Orinda?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Orinda is 46 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from San Jose to Orinda.

Where can I stay near Orinda?

There are 666+ hotels available in Orinda.

San Jose to Orinda - 5 ways to travel via BART, bus, car, taxi, and line 22 bus

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

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Orange-N
2. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Orindasubway Yellow-N
1h 16m
$8–12
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the subway from West Oakland to Orindasubway Yellow-N
1h 22m
$10–18
Drive 45.5 mi
1. Drive from San Jose to Orindacar 45.5 mi
49 min
$9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Orindataxi 45.5 mi
49 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 Orindasubway
4h 10m
$10–17

San Jose to Orinda by subway

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Distance: 46.2 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

You can take a subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Orinda via 12th Street / Oakland City Center in around 1h 16m.

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