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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 prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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$18 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m 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 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 15 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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