How to get to San Jose, CA from Berkeley, CA

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Compare train and coach for Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £16.

Distance: 68 km

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Compare ways to travel from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA

Compare the available ways to get from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA is a coach with an average price of £11.

This is compared to other travel options from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA:

A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average £16.

The fastest way to travel from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA is by coach with an average journey time of 1h 38m.

Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Berkeley, CA and San Jose, CA including taking a train and coach.

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How to get to San Jose, CA from Berkeley, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA

Travel to San Jose, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Berkeley, CA and San Jose, CA including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA is a coach with an average price of £11.

This is compared to other travel options from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA:

A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average £16.

The fastest way to travel from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA is by coach with an average journey time of 1h 38m.

Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 58m.

The Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA distance is approximately 68 km.
The average frequency per day from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berkeley, CA and San Jose, CA as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA and arrive in San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA and arrive in San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to San Jose, CA by coach.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to San Jose, CA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct coaches per day with Greyhound.
  • 13 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Seattle, WA, San Diego, CA, Portland, OR. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Jose, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In San Jose, CA, you can explore the Japanese Friendship Garden, visit the interactive Children's Discovery Museum, and enjoy performances at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. Discover Silicon Valley's history at the Computer History Museum, or take a scenic hike in Alum Rock Park. Notable sights include the intriguing Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive, the San Jose Museum of Art, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, and the serene Municipal Rose Garden.
Three to four days in San Jose, CA, allows you to explore key attractions like the Tech Interactive, Winchester Mystery House, and nearby natural parks, while also enjoying the local dining and cultural scene.

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