What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to San Francisco Transbay Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to San Francisco Transbay Terminal is to bus which costs $8 - $15 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to San Francisco Transbay Terminal?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to San Francisco Transbay Terminal is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and San Francisco Transbay Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Jose and arriving at San Francisco. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between San Jose and San Francisco Transbay Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berryessa / North San Jose and arriving at Embarcadero. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from San Jose to San Francisco Transbay Terminal?

The distance between San Jose and San Francisco Transbay Terminal is 46 miles. The road distance is 48.9 miles.

How long does it take to get from San Jose to San Francisco Transbay Terminal?

The BART from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcadero takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the San Jose to San Francisco Transbay Terminal bus from?

San Jose to San Francisco Transbay Terminal bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Where do I catch the San Jose to San Francisco Transbay Terminal train from?

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

Train or bus from San Jose to San Francisco Transbay Terminal?

The best way to get from San Jose to San Francisco Transbay Terminal is to bus via San Francisco which takes 1h 22m and costs $16 - $23. Alternatively, you can Caltrain, which costs $9 - $12 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the San Jose to San Francisco Transbay Terminal bus arrive?

San Jose to San Francisco Transbay Terminal bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Francisco station.

Where does the San Jose to San Francisco Transbay Terminal train arrive?

San Jose to San Francisco Transbay Terminal train services, operated by BART, arrive at Embarcadero station.

Can I drive from San Jose to San Francisco Transbay Terminal?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to San Francisco Transbay Terminal is 49 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from San Jose to San Francisco Transbay Terminal.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Jose to San Francisco Transbay Terminal?

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to San Francisco Transbay Terminal by subway, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or train

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BART
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1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway Green-S
1h 9m
$8–11
Bus via San Francisco (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Jose to San Franciscobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 22m
$16–23
Drive 48.6 mi
1. Drive from San Jose to San Francisco Transbay Terminalcar 48.6 mi
52 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Jose to San Francisco Transbay Terminaltaxi 48.6 mi
52 min
$170–220
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
1h 25m
$8–15
Caltrain
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 45m
$9–12

San Jose to San Francisco Transbay Terminal by subway and foot

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Distance: 45.8 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and San Francisco Transbay Terminal, 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, Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to San Francisco twice daily. Tickets cost $16–23 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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