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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 33m. 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 $21.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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$22 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m 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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The best way to travel from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berkeley, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses 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 bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA and arrive in San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Berkeley, Crescent Lawn (UC Berkeley), CA and arrive in San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to San Jose, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Jose, CA by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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