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Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€17 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from 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.
There are 2 travel options from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to San Jose, CA from Berkeley, CA is by taking a bus, which costs on average $14 (€12).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA:
Taking a bus costs $6 (€6) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $20 (€18).
The fastest way to get to San Jose, CA from Berkeley, CA is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 31 min.
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes 1 h 55 min on average.
The Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA distance is around 42 miles (67 km).
The average frequency per day from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA is:
- Around 4 buses per day.
- 15 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to San Jose, CA from Berkeley, CA as scheduled services by bus or train 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:
The following travel companies offer services from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA:
- FlixBus can get you to San Jose, CA by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA for $14 (€12) on Omio.
- Amtrak can get you to San Jose, CA by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA for $17 (€16) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus with 2 direct buses per day.
- 13 direct trains per day with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to San Jose, CA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to San Jose, CA from Berkeley, CA.
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