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

The cheapest train tickets from Irvine to San Jose start from £75. The average price for this train route is around £118. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Irvine to San Jose?

The average train journey time from Irvine to San Jose is 11h 57m, covering a distance of 345 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 10h 31m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Irvine to San Jose route?

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

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Irvine to San Jose?

The earliest train from Irvine to San Jose departs at 07:49. And the latest train departs at 07:49.

Train Irvine to San Jose from £72 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Irvine to San Jose on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		09:49	Irvine Station	10h 36m	20:25	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
		09:49	Irvine Station	12h 46m	22:35	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Irvine to San Jose on 1 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:49	Irvine Station	10h 31m	18:20	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
05:49	Irvine Station	11h 1m	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags
05:49	Irvine Station	11h 1m	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags
07:49	Irvine Station	10h 31m	18:20	Diridon Station	No tags
07:49	Irvine Station	11h 57m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Irvine to San Jose on 2 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:49	Irvine Station	10h 31m	18:20	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
05:49	Irvine Station	11h 1m	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags
05:49	Irvine Station	11h 1m	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags
07:49	Irvine Station	10h 31m	18:20	Diridon Station	No tags
07:49	Irvine Station	11h 57m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Irvine to San Jose on 3 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:49	Irvine Station	10h 31m	18:20	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
05:49	Irvine Station	11h 1m	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags
05:49	Irvine Station	11h 1m	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags
07:49	Irvine Station	10h 31m	18:20	Diridon Station	No tags
07:49	Irvine Station	11h 57m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Irvine to San Jose on 4 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:49	Irvine Station	10h 31m	18:20	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
05:49	Irvine Station	11h 1m	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags
05:49	Irvine Station	11h 1m	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags
07:49	Irvine Station	10h 31m	18:20	Diridon Station	No tags
07:49	Irvine Station	11h 57m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Irvine to San Jose on 6 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:49	Irvine Station	10h 31m	18:20	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
05:49	Irvine Station	11h 1m	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags
05:49	Irvine Station	11h 1m	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags
07:49	Irvine Station	10h 31m	18:20	Diridon Station	No tags
07:49	Irvine Station	11h 57m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 20:22 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Irvine 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 15 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

15h 5mAverage duration

345 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£74 - £78	Average duration15h 5m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£75 - £332	Average duration11h 57m	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5614 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £75

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Irvine, US to San Jose, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Irvine to San Jose?
The cheapest train tickets from Irvine to San Jose start from £75. The average price for this train route is around £118. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Irvine to San Jose?
The average train journey time from Irvine to San Jose is 11h 57m, covering a distance of 345 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 10h 31m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Irvine to San Jose route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Irvine to San Jose?
The earliest train from Irvine to San Jose departs at 07:49. And the latest train departs at 07:49.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

26/11

£84

27/11

£84

Today

£84

29/11

£87

30/11

£84

01/12

£84

02/12

£84

03/12

£84

The cheapest trip from Irvine, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £84

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

You can expect to pay from £84 to £301 for a train ticket from Irvine, US to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £84, which is on 2025-11-30.