How much is the train ticket from San Diego to San Jose?

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to San Jose start from $100. The average price for this train route is around $144. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from San Diego to San Jose?

The average train ride duration from San Diego to San Jose is 13h 36m, covering a distance of 416 miles (670 km). The quickest train can get you there in 12h 10m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the San Diego to San Jose route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Diego to San Jose?

The earliest train departs from San Diego to San Jose at 6:01am. And the latest train departs at 6:10am.

Train San Diego to San Jose from $95 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on April 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:10pm	Old Town San Diego	12h 20m	4:30am	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
4:10pm	Old Town San Diego	12h 20m	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	12h 29m	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags
4:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	12h 29m	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on April 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 55m	10:05pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 15m	4:25pm	Diridon Station	Fastest
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 15m	4:25pm	Diridon Station	No tags
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 40m	6:50pm	Diridon Station	No tags
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 40m	6:50pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on April 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 55m	10:05pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 15m	4:25pm	Diridon Station	Fastest
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 15m	4:25pm	Diridon Station	No tags
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 40m	6:50pm	Diridon Station	No tags
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 40m	6:50pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on April 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 15m	4:25pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 15m	4:25pm	Diridon Station	No tags
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 40m	6:50pm	Diridon Station	No tags
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 40m	6:50pm	Diridon Station	No tags
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 36m	7:46pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on April 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 55m	10:05pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 15m	4:25pm	Diridon Station	Fastest
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 15m	4:25pm	Diridon Station	No tags
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 40m	6:50pm	Diridon Station	No tags
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 40m	6:50pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on April 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 15m	4:25pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 15m	4:25pm	Diridon Station	No tags
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 40m	6:50pm	Diridon Station	No tags
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 40m	6:50pm	Diridon Station	No tags
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 36m	7:46pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on April 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 55m	10:05pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
8:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 15m	8:25pm	Diridon Station	Fastest
8:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 15m	8:25pm	Diridon Station	No tags
4:10pm	Old Town San Diego	12h 20m	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags
4:10pm	Old Town San Diego	12h 20m	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on April 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:10am	Old Town San Diego	13h 55m	10:05pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 15m	4:25pm	Diridon Station	Fastest
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 15m	4:25pm	Diridon Station	No tags
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 40m	6:50pm	Diridon Station	No tags
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	12h 40m	6:50pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:39 AM PDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to San Jose

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

13h 30mAverage Duration

416 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$59 - $284	Average Duration13h 30m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$100 - $432	Average Duration13h 36m	CO₂ emissions 61kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,781 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5781 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $100

US train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from San Diego to San Jose?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to San Jose start from $100. The average price for this train route is around $144. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to San Jose?
The average train ride duration from San Diego to San Jose is 13h 36m, covering a distance of 416 miles (670 km). The quickest train can get you there in 12h 10m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the San Diego to San Jose route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Diego to San Jose?
The earliest train departs from San Diego to San Jose at 6:01am. And the latest train departs at 6:10am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

03/30

$181

03/31

$105

Today

$105

04/02

$105

04/03

$105

04/04

$113

04/05

$110

04/06

$113

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Mar 31, 2026 with a price of $105

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $105 to $821 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $105 which is on 2026-04-02.