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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to San Jose.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to San JoseAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 2 days, 16 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $251, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Detroit, MI to San Jose, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 5440 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $215
Detroit to San Jose Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to San Jose, US was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of $273To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Detroit, MI to San Jose, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $273 to $3,991 for a train ticket from Detroit, MI to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $273 which is on 2025-09-04.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Detroit to San Jose is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
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.
By choosing the train between Detroit and San Jose, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Detroit to San Jose, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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