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Train Richmond to San Jose: Trip Overview

Train Richmond to San Jose: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$22
Average train trip duration1h 47m
Number of daily trains9
Earliest train departure05:36
Distance49 miles
Latest train departure21:22
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

Richmond to San Jose Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains9
Earliest and Latest Train Departures05:36 - 21:22
Minimum PriceUS$20
Average Ticket PriceUS$22
Minimum Trip Duration1h38m
Average Train Trip Duration1h47m
Distance49 miles
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Richmond - San Jose

The average train ticket price from Richmond to San Jose is US$22. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Richmond to San Jose 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 Richmond and San Jose is around 1h 47m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 38m. This is the time it takes to travel the 49 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Richmond to San Jose can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Richmond to San Jose by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

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

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 Richmond and San Jose is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Jose.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to San Jose, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Richmond and San Jose, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Richmond to San Jose and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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.

Japanese trains are always on time. It is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologise to each passenger.

Will you be returning to Richmond by train?

Train from San Jose to Richmond

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