What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Point Arena?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Point Arena is to BART and bus which costs $22 - $50 and takes 7h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Point Arena?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Point Arena is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Point Arena?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Point Arena. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Point Arena Pharmacy via Mission St & 2nd St and 2nd Street Transit Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from San Jose to Point Arena?

The distance between San Jose and Point Arena is 189 miles. The road distance is 173.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Point Arena without a car is to BART and bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $22 - $50.

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Point Arena?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from San Jose to Point Arena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Point Arena bus from?

San Jose to Point Arena bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Where does the San Jose to Point Arena bus arrive?

San Jose to Point Arena bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Francisco station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Point Arena?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Point Arena is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from San Jose to Point Arena.

Where can I stay near Point Arena?

There are 184+ hotels available in Point Arena.

San Jose to Point Arena - 5 ways to travel via train, BART, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Point Arena by subway, train, car, bus, or bus (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, train, drive
best
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to El Cerrito Del Norte
2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsor
3. Drive from SMART Windsor to Point Arena
6h 33m
$28–48
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Street
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
3. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Point Arena Pharmacy95
7h 42m
$23–47
Drive 172.6 mi
1. Drive from San Jose to Point Arena172.6 mi
3h 30m
$32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose to San Francisco
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
3. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Point Arena Pharmacy95
7h 52m
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminal
3. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Point Arena Pharmacy95
8h 44m
$35–105

San Jose to Point Arena by subway and bus

7Weekly Services

7h 42mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 187.5 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose to Point Arena Pharmacy via San Francisco, Mission St & 2nd St, and 2nd Street Transit Mall in around 7h 52m.

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