How much does a train ticket cost from San Jose to Richmond?

The cheapest train tickets from San Jose to Richmond start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from San Jose to Richmond is 1h 28m, covering a distance of 49 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 25m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Jose to Richmond route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Jose to Richmond?

The earliest train from San Jose to Richmond departs at 06:18. And the latest train departs at 20:05.

Train San Jose to Richmond from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from San Jose to Richmond on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:50	Diridon Station	1h 28m	10:18	Richmond Station	Cheapest
Train	20:05	Diridon Station	1h 26m	21:31	Richmond Station	Fastest
Train	10:50	Diridon Station	1h 28m	12:18	Richmond Station	No tags
Train	12:50	Diridon Station	1h 28m	14:18	Richmond Station	No tags
Train	14:50	Diridon Station	1h 28m	16:18	Richmond Station	No tags

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Get from San Jose to Richmond

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 hour 28 minutes, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

1h 28mAverage duration

49 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,641 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5641 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £17

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to Richmond, CA, US by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from San Jose to Richmond?
The cheapest train tickets from San Jose to Richmond start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Jose to Richmond?
The average train journey time from San Jose to Richmond is 1h 28m, covering a distance of 49 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 25m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Jose to Richmond route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Jose to Richmond?
The earliest train from San Jose to Richmond departs at 06:18. And the latest train departs at 20:05.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

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£16

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£16

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£16

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£16

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£16

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Richmond, CA, US was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £16

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

You can expect to pay from £16 to £75 for a train ticket from San Jose, US to Richmond, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-12-13.