Train from St. Louis to San Jose, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for St. Louis to San Jose on December 30
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Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to San Jose

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 2 days, 6 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $626, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
2d 6hAverage Duration
2769 kmDistance
69kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$626 - $1,106Average Duration2d 6h
69kg CO₂e
Average Price$568 - $1,971Average Duration3d 2h
252kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to San Jose?

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to San Jose start at $568. The average price for this train route is around $592. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train ride from St. Louis to San Jose?

    The average train trip from St. Louis to San Jose takes 3d 2h and covers 2769 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2d 23h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the St. Louis to San Jose route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to San Jose?

    The earliest train from St. Louis to San Jose departs at 6:35am. The latest train departs at 7:42pm.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to San Jose, US was searched and found on Dec 30, 2025 with a price of $584

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

You can expect to pay from $584 to $3,381 for a train ticket from St. Louis to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $584 which is on 2025-12-30.

What's the cheapest way to go from St. Louis to San Jose, US?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between St. Louis and San Jose, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $592 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $568. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Jose, US, choose the train, as it will take you from St. Louis to San Jose, US in about 2d 6h —that's the fastest way to get there!

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