Trains from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA

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TodayApr 25
from $100
TomorrowApr 26
from $100
SatApr 27
from $100
SunApr 28
from $100
MonApr 29
from $100
TueApr 30
from $72
WedMay 1
ThuMay 2
from $72

Next departures to Los Angeles

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $100
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $116
Train Los Angeles to San Jose: Trip Overview

Train Los Angeles to San Jose: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$105
Average train trip duration9h 17m
Number of daily trains7
Earliest train departure7:13 AM
Distance296 miles (477 km)
Latest train departure7:13 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

Los Angeles to San Jose Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains7
Earliest and Latest Train Departures7:13AM - 7:13PM
Minimum Price$72
Average Ticket Price$105
Minimum Trip Duration8h55m
Average Train Trip Duration9h17m
Distance296 miles (477 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Los Angeles - San Jose

The average train ticket price from Los Angeles to San Jose is $105. The best way to find train tickets from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and San Jose is around 9h 17m, although the fastest train will take about 8h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 306 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Los Angeles to San Jose can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Los Angeles to San Jose by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

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

Trains traveling between Los Angeles and San Jose leave from Ramirez Street bus stop or UCLA and arrive at Diridon Station.

Once in San Jose, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are San Jose Betsuin Buddhist Church, Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph, Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, Mexican Heritage Plaza.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/23
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04/24
$63
Today
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04/26
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04/27
$53
04/28
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04/29
$53
04/30
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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles to San Jose was searched and found on Apr 27, 2024 with a price of $53

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

You can expect to pay from $53 to $113 for a train ticket from Los Angeles to San Jose based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2024-04-27.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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.

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.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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Train from San Jose to Los Angeles

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