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How to get fromSan Jose to San Francisco cable car systemby subway, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to San Francisco cable car system by subway, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or train

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  1. BART

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    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway subway Green-S
    1h 18m
    $8–11

  2. Bus, line 45 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Townsend St & Lusk St to Stockton St & Washington Stbus bus 45 / ...
    1h 28m
    $9–14

  3. Drive 49.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to San Francisco cable car systemcar car 49.2 mi
    53 min
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Jose to San Francisco cable car systemtaxi taxi 49.2 mi
    53 min
    $180–220

  5. Caltrain

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    1h 40m
    $12–14

San Jose to San Francisco cable car system by subway and foot

Calendar289Weekly Services
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and San Francisco cable car system, 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 San Francisco cable car system via San Francisco, Townsend St & Lusk St, and Stockton St & Washington St in around 1h 28m.

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