There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to Point Arena by subway, train, car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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BART, train, drive
best- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
- Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsortrain
- Drive from SMART Windsor to Point Arenacar
6h 1m$29–49Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus
- Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
- Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Point Arena Pharmacybus 95
8h 12m$22–49BART, bus
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
- Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Point Arena Pharmacybus 95
7h 52m$23–48Drive 171.5 mi
- Drive from San Jose to Point Arenacar 171.5 mi
3h 35m$32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from San Jose to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Coddingtown Mall - Amtrak to Point Arena Pharmacybus 95
8h 43m$42–93Caltrain, bus
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Point Arena Pharmacybus 95
8h 44m$39–110
San Jose to Point Arena by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Point Arena is to bus which costs $21 - $50 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Point Arena is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Point Arena. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Point Arena Pharmacy via Perry St & 3rd St and 2nd Street Transit Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between San Jose and Point Arena is 188 miles. The road distance is 172.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Point Arena without a car is to BART and bus which takes 7h 52m and costs $23 - $50.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from San Jose to Point Arena, including transfers.
San Jose to Point Arena bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
San Jose to Point Arena bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Point Arena is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from San Jose to Point Arena.
There are 175+ hotels available in Point Arena.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Point Arena, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Point Arena Pharmacy via San Francisco, Perry St & 3rd St, and 2nd Street Transit Mall in around 8h 12m.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to El Cerrito Del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- BART
Subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $10–14
Bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $10–15
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