How to get fromSan Jose to Colmaby train, subway, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Colma by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Caltrain, BART
best
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Colmasubway Red-N / ...
1h 26m
$16–20
Line 22 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus Rapid 522 / ...
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvdbus Ecr
3h 21m
$4–9
Drive 41.3 mi
1. Drive from San Jose to Colmacar 41.3 mi
45 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Jose to Colmataxi 41.3 mi
45 min
$150–190
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Linden Ave to El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvdbus Ecr
1h 36m
$10–12

San Jose to Colma by train and subway

324Weekly Services

1h 26mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 41.8 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd to El Camino Real & Serramonte Blvd via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 in around 3h 21m.

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Colma, United States(opens in a new window)

San Francisco is Northern California’s cultural hub. Exuding a laid-back vibe, the city is home to the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge, the freshest seafood at Fisherman’s Wharf and the best art galleries and cafes in the famed Union Square neighbourhood. Alcatraz Island, the former prison, is a must-visit, as is the biggest Chinatown outside Asia. Hitch a ride on one of the iconic red cable cars, catch the San Francisco Giants playing baseball, feel movie magic at the Walt Disney Family Museum and take in spectacular views of the Bay Area from Twin Peaks.

Things to do in Colma

Golden Gate Park(Opens in a new window)

Golden Gate Park, located in San Francisco, California, United States, is a large urban park consisting of 1017 acres of public grounds. It is administered by the San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department, which began in 1871 to oversee the development of Golden Gate Park. Configured as a rectangle, it is similar in shape but 20 percent larger than Central Park in New York, to which it is often compared. It is over three miles (3 mi) long east to west, and about half a mile (0.5 mi) north to south. With 13 million visitors annually, Golden Gate is the fifth most-visited city park in the United States after Central Park in New York City, Lincoln Park in Chicago, and Balboa and Mission Bay Parks in San Diego.

Mission District(Opens in a new window)

The Mission District, also commonly called "The Mission", is a neighborhood in San Francisco, California, United States, originally known as "the Mission lands" meaning the lands belonging to the sixth Alta California mission, Mission San Francisco de Asis. This mission, San Francisco's oldest standing building, is located in the northwest area of the neighborhood.

Conservatory of Flowers(Opens in a new window)

The Conservatory of Flowers is a greenhouse and botanical garden that houses a collection of rare and exotic plants in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California. With construction having been completed in 1879, it is the oldest building in the park. It was one of the first municipal conservatories constructed in the United States and is the oldest remaining municipal wooden conservatory in the country. For these distinctions and for its associated historical, architectural, and engineering merits, the Conservatory of Flowers is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the California Register of Historical Places. It is a California Historical Landmark and a San Francisco Designated Landmark.

De Young (museum)(Opens in a new window)

The de Young, a fine arts museum located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, is one of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco along with the Legion of Honor. The de Young is named for its founder, early San Francisco newspaperman M. H. de Young. Since June 1, 2016 Max Hollein serves as the Director and CEO of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, overseeing the de Young and Legion of Honor museums.

Places to stay in Colma

Hampton Inn San Francisco - Daly City(Opens in a new window)

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Private Unit / Private Bathroom Near BART & SF(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Hostel Style Shared Room(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

@ Marbella Lane Top Coastline Views, Family Friendly(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

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