Train from Salt Lake City to San Jose, US: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Salt Lake City to San Jose on 13 December
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AmtrakTrain
Central Station
Diridon StationCheapestFastest
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Central Station
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Central Station
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Central Station
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Salt Lake City 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 1 day, 3 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 592, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 3hAverage duration
943 kmDistance
24kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 2 592 - R 2 592Average duration1d 3h
24kg CO₂e
Average priceR 2 585 - R 5 130Average duration1d 18h
86kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salt Lake City to San Jose, US by train

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Salt Lake City to San Jose?

    The cheapest train tickets from Salt Lake City to San Jose start from R 2 585. The average price for this train route is around R 3 069. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Salt Lake City to San Jose?

    The average train journey time from Salt Lake City to San Jose is 1d 18h, covering a distance of 943 km. The quickest train can get you there in 23h 26m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Salt Lake City to San Jose route?

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

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Salt Lake City to San Jose?

    The earliest train from Salt Lake City to San Jose departs at 23:40. And the latest train departs at 23:49.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
10/12
R 2 477
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13/12
R 2 945
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R 2 477
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to San Jose, US was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 477

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 477 to R 7 604 for a train ticket from Salt Lake City to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 477, which is on 2025-12-14.

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