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

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Next departures for Salt Lake City to San Jose on November 30
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Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City to San Jose

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 3hAverage Duration
585 milesDistance
24kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$91 - $146Average Duration1d 3h
24kg CO₂e
Average Price$127 - $248Average Duration1d 18h
86kg CO₂e

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $127. The average price for this train route is around $150. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train ride duration from Salt Lake City to San Jose is 1d 18h, covering a distance of 585 miles (943 km). The quickest train can get you there in 23h 26m and is operated by Amtrak.

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

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

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

    The earliest train departs from Salt Lake City to San Jose at 11:40pm. And the latest train departs at 11:49pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to San Jose, US was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $143

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 $143 to $552 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 $143 which is on 2025-12-01.

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