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

The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to San Jose start from £89. The average price for this train route is around £129. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Seattle to San Jose is 1d , covering a distance of 709 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Seattle to San Jose route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Seattle to San Jose departs at 09:55. And the latest train departs at 09:55.

Train Seattle to San Jose from £96 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Seattle to San Jose on 12 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to San Jose on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to San Jose on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to San Jose on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to San Jose on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to San Jose on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to San Jose on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	Cheapest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	Fastest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to San Jose on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
		09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Seattle to San Jose

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 1 day, 19 minutes and with fares starting at just £89, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d Average duration

709 milesDistance

104kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£71 - £388	Average duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£89 - £220	Average duration1d	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5638 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 £89

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Seattle to San Jose, 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 Seattle to San Jose?
The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to San Jose start from £89. The average price for this train route is around £129. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Seattle to San Jose?
The average train journey time from Seattle to San Jose is 1d , covering a distance of 709 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Seattle to San Jose route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Seattle to San Jose?
The earliest train from Seattle to San Jose departs at 09:55. And the latest train departs at 09:55.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

No data

10/12

£109

Today

£109

12/12

£155

13/12

£176

14/12

£176

15/12

£155

16/12

£139

The cheapest trip from Seattle to San Jose, US was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £109

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

You can expect to pay from £109 to £634 for a train ticket from Seattle to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £139, which is on 2025-12-16.

What's the cheapest way to go from Seattle to San Jose, US?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1d 14h	Avg price£140	Daily departures6
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1d	Avg price£129	Daily departures1

The best way to travel between Seattle and San Jose, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £129 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £89. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Jose, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Seattle to San Jose, US in about 1d – that's the fastest way to get there!