There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to San Francisco Airport (SFO) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Caltrain
best- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 6m$16–20Line 22 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus Rapid 522 / ...
- Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
3h 17m$6–12Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose to San Francisco-SFO35.3 mi
36 minDrive 35.3 mi
- Drive from San Jose to San Francisco Airport (SFO)car 35.3 mi
36 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from San Jose to San Francisco Airport (SFO)taxi 35.3 mi
36 min$130–170
San Jose to San Francisco Airport (SFO) by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to San Francisco Airport (SFO). However, there are services departing from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd and arriving at SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to San Francisco Airport (SFO). However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound and arriving at San Francisco International Airport via Millbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between San Jose and San Francisco Airport (SFO) is 35 miles. The road distance is 35.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to San Francisco Airport (SFO) without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 6m and costs $15 - $21.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from San Jose to San Francisco Airport (SFO), including transfers.
San Jose to San Francisco Airport (SFO) bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd station.
San Jose to San Francisco Airport (SFO) train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound station.
The best way to get from San Jose to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is to Caltrain which takes 1h 6m and costs $15 - $21. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus and bus, which costs $5 - $12 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and San Francisco Airport (SFO), USA?
Caltrain operates a train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd to SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd to Palo Alto Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Website
- samtrans.com
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose to San Francisco-SFO
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
AJ Taxi Services
- Phone
- +1 408-759-9654
- Website
- ajtaxiservices.com
Taxi San Jose
- Phone
- +1 408-459-8010
- Website
- taxisanjose.com
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 408-777-7777
- Website
- yellowcheckercab.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose to San Francisco Airport (SFO) bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Center station.
San Jose to San Francisco Airport (SFO) train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Millbrae Caltrain Northbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is 36 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from San Jose to San Francisco Airport (SFO).
There are 837+ hotels available in San Francisco Airport (SFO).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose and San Francisco Airport (SFO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.