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Compare train and bus 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 bus, with an average ticket price of Kč241 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 bus costs an average of Kč241, while a train costs an average of Kč402.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč402 Average price | Kč241 Average price Cheapest | Kč191 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA:
A bus is Kč160 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average Kč402.
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
Tickets start at around Kč402 compared to roughly Kč191 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč-210.49. 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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How to get from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:20 AM1h10Oakland, CA7:30 AMSan Jose, CAKč1851One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:20 AM1h10Oakland, CA7:30 AMSan Jose, CAKč1851One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:20 AM1h10Oakland, CA7:30 AMSan Jose, CAKč1851One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:20 AM1h10Oakland, CA8:30 AMSan Jose, CAKč2781One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA:
A bus is Kč160 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average Kč402.
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses 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 bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA and arrive in San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA and arrive in San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station).
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to San Jose, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Jose, CA by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 15 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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