What is the cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to San Jose is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to San Jose is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Silicon Valley and San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Camino & Galvez and arriving at Santa Clara & Montgomery. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Silicon Valley and San Jose?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Silicon Valley to San Jose?

The distance between Silicon Valley and San Jose is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to San Jose without a car is to Caltrain which takes 28 min and costs $5 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Silicon Valley to San Jose?

The Caltrain from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Silicon Valley to San Jose bus from?

Silicon Valley to San Jose bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & Galvez station.

Where do I catch the Silicon Valley to San Jose train from?

Silicon Valley to San Jose train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Silicon Valley to San Jose?

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to San Jose is to Caltrain which takes 28 min and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus, which costs $2 - $5 and takes 1h 21m.

Where does the Silicon Valley to San Jose bus arrive?

Silicon Valley to San Jose bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & Montgomery station.

Where does the Silicon Valley to San Jose train arrive?

Silicon Valley to San Jose train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Silicon Valley to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Silicon Valley to San Jose is 18 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Silicon Valley to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 491+ hotels available in San Jose.

Silicon Valley to San Jose - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, and line 22 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Silicon Valley to San Jose by train, bus, taxi, or car

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

Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain SouthboundLocal Weekday / ...
28 min
$5–7
Line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Galvez to Santa Clara & MontgomeryRapid 522 / ...
1h 21m
$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Silicon Valley to San Jose17.5 mi
21 min
$65–80
Drive 17.5 mi
1. Drive from Silicon Valley to San Jose17.5 mi
21 min
$4–5

Silicon Valley to San Jose by train

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Distance: 16.8 mi
Duration: 28 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, Santa Clara VTA operates a bus from El Camino & Galvez to Santa Clara & Montgomery every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 21m.

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