How much does a train ticket from San Jose to Boston cost?

The average train ticket price from San Jose to Boston is $2,258. The best way to find train tickets from San Jose to Boston 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!

How long is the train trip from San Jose to Boston?

A train trip between San Jose and Boston is around 3d 13h, although the fastest train will take about 3d 11h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2676 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between San Jose and Boston?

The number of trains from San Jose to Boston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from San Jose to Boston by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Once in Boston, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Freedom Trail, Boston Public Library, New England Aquarium, Boston Bruins at TD Garden, Duck Tour.

Trains from San Jose (CA), US to Boston (MA), US | Amtrak

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Boston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$248 - $302	Average Duration3d 15h	CO₂ emissions 108kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$2,258 - $3,068	Average Duration3d 13h	CO₂ emissions 392kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to Boston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 3 days, 15 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $248, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

3d 15hAverage Duration

$248Cheapest ticket

108kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Jose to Boston: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$2,258

Average train trip duration3d 13h

Number of daily trains5

Earliest train departure6:18am

Distance2674 miles (4312 km)

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,104 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5104 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 $2,258.00

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

San Jose to Boston Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in San Jose and Boston?

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

Stops in Boston

A - South Station

B - Back Bay Station

C - North Station

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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 San Jose to Boston 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 Boston, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Jose and Boston, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from San Jose to Boston, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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Train from Boston to San Jose

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Trains tickets from San Jose (CA), US to Boston (MA), US