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Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 13 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 5563 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 $100
San Diego to San Jose Train
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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Oct 31, 2025 with a price of $113To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $113 to $441 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $113 which is on 2025-11-03.
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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to San Jose, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between San Diego and San Jose, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
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Did you know?
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 apologize to each passenger.
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
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.
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