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 38m.

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 31m and costs $30 - $50.

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

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Point Arena. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Point Arena Pharmacy via Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A and 2nd Street Transit Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

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 38m 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 Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the San Jose to Point Arena bus arrive?

San Jose to Point Arena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus 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 31m to drive from San Jose to Point Arena.

Where can I stay near Point Arena?

There are 70+ 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 (Greyhound)

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 Nortesubway
2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsortrain
3. Drive from SMART Windsor to Point Arenacar
6h 33m
$28–48
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101 / ...
3. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Point Arena Pharmacybus 95
7h 38m
$23–48
Drive 172.6 mi
1. Drive from San Jose to Point Arenacar 172.6 mi
3h 31m
$32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101 / ...
3. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Point Arena Pharmacybus 95
8h 10m
$24–54
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Point Arena Pharmacybus 95
8h 44m
$35–105

San Jose to Point Arena by subway, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

7h 38mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Jose to Point Arena.

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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 Diridon Station to Point Arena Pharmacy via San Francisco Bus Station, Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A, and 2nd Street Transit Mall in around 8h 10m.

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