What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Silicon Valley is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Silicon Valley is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Silicon Valley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd and arriving at El Camino & Embarcadero. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.

Is there a direct train between San Jose and Silicon Valley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from San Jose to Silicon Valley?

The distance between San Jose and Silicon Valley is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.8 miles.

How do I travel from San Jose to Silicon Valley without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose to Silicon Valley without a car is to Caltrain which takes 27 min and costs $5 - $7.

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Silicon Valley?

The Caltrain from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Silicon Valley bus from?

San Jose to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd station.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Silicon Valley train from?

San Jose to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from San Jose to Silicon Valley?

The best way to get from San Jose to Silicon Valley is to Caltrain which takes 27 min and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus, which costs $2 - $5 and takes 1h 24m.

Where does the San Jose to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

San Jose to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at El Camino & Embarcadero station.

Where does the San Jose to Silicon Valley train arrive?

San Jose to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Silicon Valley is 18 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from San Jose to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

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San Jose to Silicon Valley - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, and line 22 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Silicon Valley by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
27 min
$5–7
Line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd to El Camino & Embarcaderobus Rapid 522 / ...
1h 24m
$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Silicon Valleytaxi 17.7 mi
22 min
$60–75
Drive 17.7 mi
1. Drive from San Jose to Silicon Valleycar 17.7 mi
22 min
$4–5

San Jose to Silicon Valley by train

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Distance: 16.9 mi
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Silicon Valley, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, Santa Clara VTA operates a bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd to El Camino & Embarcadero every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 24m.

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