I'm looking for suggestions on how to get from SFO to San Jose. I will be attending a meeting at the convention center in San Jose. How long should I plan for the travel and what is the estimated cost?
Thanks everyone. Are the shuttle locations prominently displayed? Easy to find?
Sue
Options:
1. Bart to Millbrae, Caltrain to Mountain View, VTA to downtown San Jose. Probably the cheapest option but will take the longest time
Personally, I would take Caltrain all the way to San Jose Diridon station. Then take a taxi to wherever you're going downtown. Or walk. Diridon is very close to downtown San Jose. You'll save a lot of time by staying on the train rather than transferring to VTA.
Personally, I would take Caltrain all the way to San Jose Diridon station. Then take a taxi to wherever you're going downtown. Or walk. Diridon is very close to downtown San Jose. You'll save a lot of time by staying on the train rather than transferring to VTA.
This shuttle says $79 for SFO to SJC.
I should also suggest you consider flying into San Jose instead of SFO.. it would be much closer, then the convention center would be just a short taxi or car ride away.
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Understand, I live in San Jose, and still fly out of SFO at least half the time due to flight optionsIt sure would be, but I'm using miles and I can't get there from here. But I can get to SFO. And there are many more flight options.
Here is the website for shuttle: https://southandeastbayairportshuttle.com
I was considering the train route, but decided to go with South and East because it was inexpensive and convenient - or so I thought. When I made my reservation, they asked for the time I wanted to be picked up at SFO and my flight info. When I got to the shuttle stop at the airport, there were two young ladies there who asked what transport I wanted and if I had a reservation. They called in for me. Then I was told it was going to be a 20 minute wait. After 45 minutes, I asked them to check on the arrival of my shuttle. They did and I was told that it would be a couple more minutes. About 1 hour after the first phone call, my shuttle arrived.
I had to produce my receipt for the driver. He immediately started to complain about what I'd paid for my ticket because he needed to pay for gas to get there. Then we drove to the international terminal where he parked and left. After a while, he loaded two more passengers who apparently had no reservation. Then he disappeared again. One of the other passengers found him and asked how long we'd be there. He told them he only had 20 minutes from the time he picked me up before he had to leave. It was 30 minutes after my pickup before we left. While he was gone, I chatted with the other customers. They told me that he charged them $50 each. Maybe I misunderstood, but even if it was $50 total, the website says it's $19 each to go to San Jose North, where they were going.
It was over 2 hours from my arrival at the shuttle stand until I got to my hotel and there was no traffic. Oh, and the seat was duct taped together and more duct tape on other parts of the van. Would I travel with them again? NO!
As a single female traveler, I do not take Uber and other ride shares. Call me super cautious or foolish, but it's not for me.