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How to get fromSan Rafael to San Joseby bus, subway, bus (Flixbus), car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Rafael to San Jose by bus, subway, bus (Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Line 580 bus, BART

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bellam Blvd & I-580 to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus bus 580 / ...
    2. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway Orange-S
    2h 1m
    $14–19

  2. Drive 61.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to San Josecar car 61.8 mi
    1h 9m
    $12–17

  3. Line 101 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th Stbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2h 55m
    $13–20

  4. Line 101 bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th Stbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2h 30m
    $17–22

  5. Line 101 bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway Green-N
    2h 33m
    $16–25

San Rafael to San Jose by bus and subway

Calendar135Weekly Services
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to San Jose Diridon Station via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, and San Francisco in around 2h 55m.

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