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How to get fromSan Jose to Tomales Bayby subway, ferry, unknown, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Tomales Bay by subway, ferry, unknown, bus, or train

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  1. BART, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway subway
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Tomales Bayunknown unknown
    3h 14m

  2. Line 22 bus, line 292 bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from California Dr & Broadway to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 292 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Tomales Bayunknown unknown
    6h 52m

  3. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Tomales Bayunknown unknown
    3h 28m

  4. Caltrain, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to Tomales Bayunknown unknown
    3h 40m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 84.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Tomales Bay, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Tomales Bay. However, you can take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to Tomales Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd to Tomales Bay via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, California Dr & Broadway, Mission St & 7th St, Market St & 7th St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 6h 52m.

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