What is the cheapest way to get from West Oakland to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from West Oakland to San Jose is to bus which costs $6 - $13 and takes 1h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Oakland to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from West Oakland to San Jose is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between West Oakland and San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakland and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between West Oakland and San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from West Oakland and arriving at Berryessa / North San Jose. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from West Oakland to San Jose?

The distance between West Oakland and San Jose is 40 miles. The road distance is 41.9 miles.

How do I travel from West Oakland to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from West Oakland to San Jose without a car is to BART which takes 58 min and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from West Oakland to San Jose?

The BART from West Oakland to Berryessa / North San Jose takes 58 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the West Oakland to San Jose bus from?

West Oakland to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the West Oakland to San Jose train from?

West Oakland to San Jose train services, operated by BART, depart from West Oakland station.

Where does the West Oakland to San Jose bus arrive?

West Oakland to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the West Oakland to San Jose train arrive?

West Oakland to San Jose train services, operated by BART, arrive at Berryessa / North San Jose station.

Can I drive from West Oakland to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between West Oakland to San Jose is 42 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from West Oakland to San Jose.

How do I get a bus ticket from West Oakland to San Jose?

Book your West Oakland to San Jose bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 397+ hotels available in San Jose.

West Oakland to San Jose - 4 ways to travel via BART, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from West Oakland to San Jose by subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from West Oakland to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Green-N
58 min
$7–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
1h 5m
$6–13
Drive 41.7 mi
1. Drive from West Oakland to San Josecar 41.7 mi
45 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Oakland to San Josetaxi 41.7 mi
45 min
$150–190

West Oakland to San Jose by subway

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Distance: 39.7 mi
Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between West Oakland, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from West Oakland to Berryessa / North San Jose every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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