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How to get to Downtown San Jose by Bus, Light Rail or Train?

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Directions to Downtown San Jose with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Downtown San Jose

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  • TrainTrain:
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How to get to Downtown San Jose by Bus?

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How to get to Downtown San Jose by Train?

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Bus stations near Downtown San Jose

  • 2nd & Julian (S),1 min walk,
  • E Santa Clara & S 1st,5 min walk,
  • Santa Clara & 1st (E),5 min walk,
  • 2nd & Santa Clara (S),5 min walk,
  • Santa Clara & 2nd (E),5 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Downtown San Jose

  • Santa Clara Station (N),4 min walk,

Bus lines to Downtown San Jose

  • 72,Downtown San Jose via McLaughlin,
  • 73,Downtown San Jose via Senter,
  • 17,Highway 17 Express,
  • 22,Eastridge,
  • 23,Alum Rock Station,
  • 64A,McKee & White,
  • 64B,San Jose State University,
  • 66,Santa Teresa Station,
  • 68,Gilroy Transit Ctr,
  • RAPID 568,Rapid Gilroy Transit Ctr,
  • RAPID 500,Rapid Downtown San Jose,
  • RAPID 522,Rapid Eastridge,
  • RAPID 523,Rapid San Jose State,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Downtown San Jose?

    The closest stations to Downtown San Jose are:

    • 2nd & Julian (S) is 30 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Santa Clara Station (N) is 261 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • E Santa Clara & S 1st is 353 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Santa Clara & 1st (E) is 361 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • 2nd & Santa Clara (S) is 363 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Santa Clara & 2nd (E) is 396 yards away, 5 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Downtown San Jose?

    These Bus lines stop near Downtown San Jose: , , , ,

  • Which Train lines stop near Downtown San Jose?

    These Train lines stop near Downtown San Jose: ,

  • Which Light Rail lines stop near Downtown San Jose?

    These Light Rail lines stop near Downtown San Jose: 

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Downtown San Jose?

    The nearest light rail station to Downtown San Jose is Santa Clara Station (N). It’s a 4 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Downtown San Jose?

    The nearest bus stop to Downtown San Jose is 2nd & Julian (S). It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Light Rail to Downtown San Jose?

    The BLUE LINE is the first Light Rail that goes to Downtown San Jose. It stops nearby at 5:01 AM.

  • What time is the last Light Rail to Downtown San Jose?

    The BLUE LINE is the last Light Rail that goes to Downtown San Jose. It stops nearby at 12:49 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to Downtown San Jose?

    The RAPID 500 is the first Bus that goes to Downtown San Jose. It stops nearby at 4:32 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to Downtown San Jose?

    The 22 is the last Bus that goes to Downtown San Jose. It stops nearby at 2:39 AM.

  • How much is the Light Rail fare to Downtown San Jose?

    The Light Rail fare to Downtown San Jose costs about $2.50.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Downtown San Jose?

    The Bus fare to Downtown San Jose costs about $2.50.

  • How much is the Train fare to Downtown San Jose?

    The Train fare to Downtown San Jose costs about $3.20 - $9.95.

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Downtown San Jose? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: 2nd & Julian (S); Santa Clara Station (N); E Santa Clara & S 1st; Santa Clara & 1st (E); 2nd & Santa Clara (S); Santa Clara & 2nd (E).

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Public transit lines with stations closest to Downtown San Jose

Bus lines with stations closest to Downtown San Jose