What is the cheapest way to get from Berkeley to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to San Jose is to BART which costs $7 - $10 and takes 1h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berkeley to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to San Jose is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Emeryville and arriving at San Jose. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Berkeley and San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Downtown Berkeley and arriving at Berryessa / North San Jose. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Berkeley to San Jose?

The distance between Berkeley and San Jose is 43 miles. The road distance is 45.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Berkeley to San Jose without a car is to BART which takes 1h 9m and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Berkeley to San Jose?

The BART from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San Jose takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to San Jose bus from?

Berkeley to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to San Jose train from?

Berkeley to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Berkeley Station.

Train or bus from Berkeley to San Jose?

The best way to get from Berkeley to San Jose is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $20 and takes 1h 36m.

Where does the Berkeley to San Jose bus arrive?

Berkeley to San Jose bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Where does the Berkeley to San Jose train arrive?

Berkeley to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Berkeley to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to San Jose is 46 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Berkeley to San Jose.

How do I get a train ticket from Berkeley to San Jose?

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Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 443+ hotels available in San Jose.

Berkeley to San Jose - 5 ways to travel via train, BART, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Berkeley to San Jose by subway, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

BART
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
1h 9m
$7–10
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Emeryville to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 20m
Drive 45.4 mi
1. Drive from Berkeley to San Josecar 45.4 mi
53 min
$9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Berkeley to San Josetaxi 45.4 mi
53 min
$160–200
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Berkeley Station to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor
1h 36m
$17–20

Berkeley to San Jose by subway

408Weekly Subways

1h 9mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 43.2 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

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

BART operates a subway from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San Jose every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to San Jose 4 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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