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How to get fromSan Jose to Pier 39by subway, bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Pier 39 by subway, bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. BART

    best
    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway subway Green-S
    1h 30m
    $10–13

  2. Line 22 bus, bus, line 28 bus

    cheapest
    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 Daly City BART-Bay 3bus bus Ecr
    3. Take the bus from Daly City BART Parking Lot E to Powell St & Beach Stbus bus 28
    4h 57m
    $6–11

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from 3rd St & Bryant St to Bay St & Midway Stbus bus 8 / ...
    1h 43m
    $10–20

  4. Drive 50.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Pier 39car car 50.2 mi
    55 min
    $10–14

  5. Caltrain, line 30 bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Townsend St & Lusk St to Columbus Ave & Francisco Stbus bus 30 / ...
    2h 5m
    $12–14

San Jose to Pier 39 by subway, tram, and foot

Calendar289Weekly Services
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Pier 39, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcadero every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Pier 39 via San Francisco, 3rd St & Bryant St, and Bay St & Midway St in around 1h 43m.

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