How to get from 5th St & Folsom St to City of San José by bus and train?

From 5th St & Folsom St to City of San José by bus and train

To get from 5th St & Folsom St to City of San José in San Jose, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 31 bus from 5th St & Folsom St station to Townsend St & 4th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EXPRESS train and finally take the 17 bus from Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot) station to Barack Obama Blvd & W San Carlos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $19.45.

99min$19.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - 1717
Walk to City of San José
Leaves from 5th St & Folsom St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th St & Folsom St
    ID 13168
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Caltrain
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend St & 4th St
    ID 16695
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Diridon Station (Caltrain Depot)
    ID 0904
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Highway 17 Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barack Obama Blvd & W San Carlos
    ID 0902
    1 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of San José
    Walk to
    City of San José
    0.64 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 5th St & Folsom St to City of San José by bus and train via 31 and EXPRESS

To get from 5th St & Folsom St to City of San José in San Jose, take the 31 bus from 5th St & Folsom St station to Townsend St & 4th St station. Next, take the EXPRESS train from San Francisco station to San Jose Diridon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $12.45.

97min$12.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Walk to City of San José
Leaves from 5th St & Folsom St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th St & Folsom St
    ID 13168
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Caltrain
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend St & 4th St
    ID 16695
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to City of San José
    Walk to
    City of San José
    1.09 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 5th St & Folsom St to City of San José

The distance between 5th St & Folsom St, San Jose and City of San José, San Jose is approximately 48.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5th St & Folsom St to City of San José by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Jose – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to 5th St & Folsom St

5th St & Folsom St is located at 5th St & Folsom St, San Jose and the nearest public transit station is 5th St & Folsom St.

BART stations close to 5th St & Folsom St:

  • Powell Street

Bus stations close to 5th St & Folsom St:

  • 5th St & Folsom St
  • Folsom St & Fifth St
  • Harrison St & 5th St

Public transit stations close to City of San José, San Jose

City of San José is located at City of San José, San Jose and the nearest public transit station is San Carlos & Josefa (E).

Train stations close to City of San José:

  • Tamien

Bus stations close to City of San José:

  • San Carlos & Josefa (E)
  • 1st & Virginia (S)
  • Willow & Minnesota (W)

Related Routes

Alternative route from 5th St & Folsom St to City of San José by bus and train via 31 and EXPRESS

To get from 5th St & Folsom St to City of San José in San Jose, take the 31 bus from 5th St & Folsom St station to Townsend St & 4th St station. Next, take the EXPRESS train from San Francisco station to San Jose Diridon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $12.45.

97min$12.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Walk to City of San José
Leaves from 5th St & Folsom St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th St & Folsom St
    ID 13168
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Caltrain
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend St & 4th St
    ID 16695
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to City of San José
    Walk to
    City of San José
    1.09 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 5th St & Folsom St to City of San José?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 31, Bus line EXPRESS, Bus line 17.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 5th St & Folsom St to City of San José?

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 31, Bus line EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct bus between 5th St & Folsom St and City of San José?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 5th St & Folsom St to City of San José?

    The 31 bus line goes from 5th St & Folsom St station near 5th St & Folsom St in Soma, Sf to Caltrain station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Caltrain station near City of San José in San Jose.

  • How long does it take to travel from 5th St & Folsom St to City of San José by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 5th St & Folsom St in Soma, Sf and City of San José in San Jose by bus and train is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 5th St & Folsom St to get to City of San José?

    Get on the 31 bus from the 5th St & Folsom St stop near 5th St & Folsom St in Soma, Sf.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 5th St & Folsom St and City of San José?

    Get off the bus at the Caltrain stop, which is closest to City of San José in San Jose.

  • When is the first train from 5th St & Folsom St to City of San José?

    The first train from 5th St & Folsom St in Soma, Sf to City of San José in San Jose is 1XX weekday local service. It leaves the San Francisco station at 9:55 PM.

  • When is the last bus from 5th St & Folsom St to City of San José?

    The last bus from 5th St & Folsom St in Soma, Sf to City of San José in San Jose is the SF - LA - Palm Springs line. It leaves the San Francisco (5th/Townsend) stop at 7:25 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from 5th St & Folsom St to City of San José?

    The ride from 5th St & Folsom St to City of San José costs $19.45.