How to get from San Carlos to City of San José by bus?

From San Carlos to City of San José by bus

To get from San Carlos to City of San José in San Jose, take the ECR bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave station to Redwood City Caltrain-Bay station. Next, take the FLIXBUS N2002 bus from Redwood City Station station to San Jose Downtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ECRECR
Bus - FLIXBUS N2002FLIXBUS N2002
Walk to City of San José
Leaves from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave
    ID 343063
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood City Caltrain-Bay
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Redwood City Station
    ID 0RY
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS N2002FLIXBUS N2002
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS N2002
    Los Angeles Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Downtown
    ID 0AB
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to City of San José
    Walk to
    City of San José
    0.75 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Carlos to City of San José by bus via 397 and 22

To get from San Carlos to City of San José in San Jose, take the 397 bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. Next, take the 22 bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to Santa Clara & Delmas (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

145min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - 2222
Walk to City of San José
Leaves from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave
    ID 343063
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    51 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Eastridge
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & Delmas (E)
    ID 60409
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to City of San José
    Walk to
    City of San José
    1.02 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Carlos to City of San José

The distance between San Carlos, San Jose and City of San José, San Jose is approximately 27.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Carlos to City of San José by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Jose – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Carlos

San Carlos is located at San Carlos, San Jose and the nearest public transit station is El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave.

Train stations close to San Carlos:

  • Redwood City
  • Belmont

Bus stations close to San Carlos:

  • El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave
  • San Carlos Caltrain Station
  • San Carlos Ave & Laurel 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 Virginia & Virginia Stn (W).

Train stations close to City of San José:

  • Tamien

Bus stations close to City of San José:

  • Virginia & Virginia Stn (W)
  • Virginia Station
  • Bird & Virginia (N)

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Carlos to City of San José by bus via 397 and 22

To get from San Carlos to City of San José in San Jose, take the 397 bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. Next, take the 22 bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to Santa Clara & Delmas (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

145min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - 2222
Walk to City of San José
Leaves from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave
    ID 343063
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    51 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Eastridge
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara & Delmas (E)
    ID 60409
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to City of San José
    Walk to
    City of San José
    1.02 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Carlos to City of San José?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line ECR, Bus line FLIXBUS N2002.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Carlos to City of San José?

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 397, Bus line 22.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Carlos and City of San José?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Carlos to City of San José?

    The ECR bus line goes from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave station near San Carlos in San Carlos to Palo Alto Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Palo Alto Transit Center station near City of San José in San Jose.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Carlos to City of San José by bus?

    The total travel time between San Carlos in San Carlos and City of San José in San Jose by bus is about 2 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Carlos to get to City of San José?

    Get on the ECR bus from the El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave stop near San Carlos in San Carlos.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Carlos and City of San José?

    Get off the bus at the Palo Alto Transit Center stop, which is closest to City of San José in San Jose.

  • When is the last train from San Carlos to City of San José?

    The last train from San Carlos in San Carlos to City of San José in San Jose is the Local line. It leaves the San Carlos station at 7:48 AM.

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