Trains from San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CA

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Next departures to San Jose

One passenger / one way

8:05AM
4h
12:05PM
San Jose - Diridon Station
Cheapest
San Francisco - San Francisco, CA
Cheapest
10:05AM
2h
12:05PM
San Jose - Diridon Station
2nd Cheapest
San Francisco - San Francisco, CA
2nd Cheapest
5:05PM
1h50m
6:55PM
San Jose - Diridon Station
Fastest
San Francisco - San Francisco, CA
Fastest
10:05AM
3h
1:05PM
San Jose - Diridon Station
San Francisco - San Francisco, CA
1:05PM
2h
3:05PM
San Jose - Diridon Station
San Francisco - San Francisco, CA
Train San Jose to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Train San Jose to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$28
Average train trip duration2h 45m
Number of daily trains7
Earliest train departure6:18 AM
Distance67 km
Latest train departure8:05 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change
Train companies

Train companies

US train company: Brightline

San Jose to San Francisco Trains

Information about this train trip

Daily Trains7
Earliest and Latest Train Departures6:18AM - 8:05PM
Minimum PriceUS$25
Average Ticket PriceUS$28
Minimum Trip Duration1h50m
Average Train Trip Duration2h45m
Distance67 km
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Jose - San Francisco

The average train ticket price from San Jose to San Francisco is US$28. The best way to find cheap train tickets from San Jose to San Francisco is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between San Jose and San Francisco is around 2h 45m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 68 km that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from San Jose to San Francisco can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from San Jose to San Francisco by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from San Jose to San Francisco, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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US$25
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US$24
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US$24
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The cheapest trip from San Jose to San Francisco was searched and found on Apr 20, 2024 with a price of US$24

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

You can expect to pay from US$24 to US$33 for a train ticket from San Jose to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$24 which is on 2024-04-20.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between San Jose and San Francisco is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Francisco.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to San Francisco you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between San Jose and San Francisco, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your real-life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your train ride from San Jose to San Francisco.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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