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How to get from Albany to San Jose by bus and train?

From Albany to San Jose by bus and train

To get from Albany to San Jose in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 72M bus from San Pablo Av & Solano Av station to Richmond BART station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CC train and finally take the 68 bus from San Jose Diridon Station station to Santa Teresa & Cottle (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $22.25.

188min$22.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 72M72M
Train - CC
Bus - 6868
Leaves from San Pablo Av & Solano Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Solano Av
    ID 53021
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 72M72M
    Wait for bus
    72M
    Point Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Richmond BART
    ID 51672
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Richmond
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - CC
    Wait for train
    CC
    San Jose
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Gilroy Transit Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Santa Teresa & Cottle (E)
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Teresa & Cottle (E)
    ID 61124
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Albany to San Jose by bus and train via 18, CC and 68

To get from Albany to San Jose in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 18 bus from Solano Av & Kains Av station to 7th St & Jackson St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CC train and finally take the 68 bus from San Jose Diridon Station station to Santa Teresa & Cottle (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $19.25.

186min$19.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Train - CC
Bus - 6868
Leaves from Solano Av & Kains Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Solano Av & Kains Av
    ID 53025
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Lake Merritt BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St & Jackson St
    ID 58894
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakland Jack London Square
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - CC
    Wait for train
    CC
    San Jose
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Gilroy Transit Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Santa Teresa & Cottle (E)
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Teresa & Cottle (E)
    ID 61124
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Albany to San Jose

The distance between Albany, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Jose, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 73.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 188 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Albany to San Jose by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Albany

Albany is located at Albany, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is San Pablo Av & Solano Av.

BART stations close to Albany:

  • El Cerrito Plaza
  • North Berkeley
  • Downtown Berkeley

Train stations close to Albany:

  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Albany:

  • San Pablo Av & Solano Av
  • Solano Av & Kains Av
  • San Pablo Av & Buchanan St

Ferry stations close to Albany:

  • Berkeley Marina, Berkeley Ca

Public transit stations close to San Jose, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

San Jose is located at San Jose, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Santa Teresa & Cottle (E).

Train stations close to San Jose:

  • Blossom Hill Caltrain

Bus stations close to San Jose:

  • Santa Teresa & Cottle (E)
  • Santa Teresa & Camino Verde (W)
  • Santa Teresa & Cottle (W)

Alternative route from Albany to San Jose by bus and train via 18, CC and 68

To get from Albany to San Jose in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 18 bus from Solano Av & Kains Av station to 7th St & Jackson St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CC train and finally take the 68 bus from San Jose Diridon Station station to Santa Teresa & Cottle (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $19.25.

186min$19.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Train - CC
Bus - 6868
Leaves from Solano Av & Kains Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Solano Av & Kains Av
    ID 53025
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Lake Merritt BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St & Jackson St
    ID 58894
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakland Jack London Square
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - CC
    Wait for train
    CC
    San Jose
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Gilroy Transit Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Santa Teresa & Cottle (E)
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Teresa & Cottle (E)
    ID 61124
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Albany to San Jose?

    The fastest way takes 188 minutes, using Bus line 72M, Bus line CC, Bus line 68.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Albany to San Jose?

    The alternative route takes 186 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line CC, Bus line 68.

  • Is there a direct bus between Albany and San Jose in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Albany to San Jose in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 72M bus line goes from San Pablo Av & Solano Av station near Albany to Point Richmond station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Point Richmond station near San Jose in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Albany to San Jose in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Albany and San Jose in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train is about 3 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Albany to get to San Jose in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the 72M bus from the San Pablo Av & Solano Av stop near Albany in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Albany and San Jose in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the Point Richmond stop, which is closest to San Jose in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Albany to San Jose?

    The ride from Albany to San Jose costs $22.25.

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