SFO to SJC, time?
 

Will be doing a MR from SJC to ALB in April, I haven't been out of sjc in years, normally out of sfo, can anyone help me with the driving time from sfo to sjc? I live in the northbay and it is an 1:45 min drive now to sfo for me via 19th ave 280 south, any help would be appreciated. What would be the fastest, jump to 101 south or stay on 280 south????

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I'd probably take 280 to 380 to 101. But prior to doing that (about the time I hit 280 in the City), I'd not only listen to the traffic, but call 511 and ask "driving times" which will give you something sorta accurate sometimes ;) .

It really depends on the time of day...

Traffic hours: I would take 101s, 380w, 280s then 87n, get off at SJC airport exit.

Non Traffic hours: 101s, 87s, get off at SJC airport exit.

What time of day will you be driving? I avoid 101 like the plague during commute hours. 280 down the peninsula moves better during those times but 101 is faster without traffic.

The flt is earlyyyyyy 6 am, so I would be traveling thru about 4 am or so

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Depending where in the north bay you are, 580->80->880 might even be faster if you are leaving early enough to miss the morning commute on 80...

I'm coming in from santa rosa area, normally at that hour, the traffic to sfo thru 19th to 280 is non-existent, I'm not sure of the sfo to sjc time thats all, I used to drive the 880 to sjc area and don't think it would be faster, but thats why I'm asking, I have several of these MR's on hold and if I have to get up toooo early, I may not do them. If it is approx 30 min or there of, it's a go

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Not originally from NorCal, eh? :p [Edited to add: To be clear, so this is a reference to the use of "the" in front of freeway names by those from SoCal.]

Yes, from 19th Ave, 280 to 380 to 101 is best that time of day. From the SFO exit to the SJC exit on 101 should take you about 35 min, or less if you have a lead foot.

Definitely take 101. How long is your MR? Same day turn? Where are you going to park?

IME, 880 is normally far better than 101. Though at that hour of the morning, it really doesn't matter.

880? I think it sounds like the OP lives in Marin County or somewhere around there.

Sonoma, but who's counting?

All you need to do is take the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge instead of the Golden Gate.

yeh it is a same day turn around, leaves 6:30 back by 10.18 pm sjc-ord-alb, the 158 dollar run that several people have taken already. Don't know where I'm going to park as of yet, have to see if they have a parknfly there, any suggestions welcome.

yep I live in sonoma county up by healdsburg, I definately know how to get there via 880, but not sure of the times. if the 101s is only 35 min longer from sfo I'll do it on the first run and ck the 880 on the return for time and go from there. My office used to be in Berkeley and could make that in 1:20 with no traffic, so from the 80-880 interchange it should be about an hour to sjc.

Oops, I was referring to the use of "the 880." I've edited my original post to beat this "in" joke into the ground. :p

If you're coming from Santa Rosa I would not go through SF at that hour. 580-80-880 is your best bet. Google maps will show the route between Santa Rosa and SJC. Going through the City to SJC is only worth it during commutish hours to get the advantage of the 280.