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

The cheapest way to get from South San Francisco to San Jose is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $4 - $9 and takes 3h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from South San Francisco to San Jose is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between South San Francisco and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from South San Francisco to San Jose. However, there are services departing from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway and arriving at Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd via Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

Is there a direct train between South San Francisco and San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from South San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from South San Francisco to San Jose?

The distance between South San Francisco and San Jose is 38 miles. The road distance is 38.4 miles.

How do I travel from South San Francisco to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from South San Francisco to San Jose without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 2m and costs $8 - $11.

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

The Caltrain from South San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

South San Francisco to San Jose bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway station.

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

South San Francisco to San Jose train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from South San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from South San Francisco to San Jose?

The best way to get from South San Francisco to San Jose is to Caltrain which takes 1h 2m and costs $8 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $4 - $9 and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the South San Francisco to San Jose bus arrive?

South San Francisco to San Jose bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.

Where does the South San Francisco to San Jose train arrive?

South San Francisco to San Jose train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from South San Francisco to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between South San Francisco to San Jose is 38 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from South San Francisco to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 398+ hotels available in San Jose.

South San Francisco to San Jose - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, and bus

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

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from South San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 2m
$8–11
Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & Almaden Blvdbus Rapid 522 / ...
3h 16m
$5–8
Drive 38.2 mi
1. Drive from South San Francisco to San Josecar 38.2 mi
40 min
$7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South San Francisco to San Josetaxi 38.2 mi
40 min
$140–170

South San Francisco to San Jose by train

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Distance: 37.8 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between South San Francisco, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from South San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd via Palo Alto Transit Center in around 3h 16m.

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