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

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. 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 £9, while a train costs an average of £14.

Distance: 61 km

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

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

The cheapest way to travel from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA is a coach with an average price of £9.

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

A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average £14.

The fastest way to travel from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA is by train with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oakland, CA and San Jose, CA including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£7. The journey takes 1h 10m versus 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA

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

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The best way to travel from Oakland, 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: Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Oakland, CA and San Jose, CA including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA is a coach with an average price of £9.

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

A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average £14.

The fastest way to travel from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA is by train with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 46m.

The Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA distance is approximately 61 km.
The average frequency per day from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus 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 Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct coaches per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
  • 15 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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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