Next departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Old Town San Diego | Diridon Station | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Old Town San Diego | Diridon Station | No tags | |||||
| Old Town San Diego | Diridon Station | No tags | |||||
| Old Town San Diego | Diridon Station | No tags | |||||
| Old Town San Diego | Diridon Station | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Today at 20:14 PST.
Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to San Jose
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5599 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 £78
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US by train
How much does a cheap train ticket from San Diego to San Jose cost?
The average train ticket price from San Diego to San Jose is £112. The best way to find cheap train tickets from San Diego to San Jose 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 Diego to San Jose?
A train trip between San Diego and San Jose is around 13h 45m, although the fastest train will take about 13h 36m. This is the time it takes to travel the 417 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between San Diego and San Jose?
The number of trains from San Diego to San Jose can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from San Diego to San Jose by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from San Diego to San Jose?
When taking the train from San Diego to San Jose, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £89To 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 £89 to £457 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 £89, which is on 2025-11-23.
Top Travelled Train Routes
People from around the world trust Busbud
Popular train departures from San Diego
- Find train tickets from San Diego to Oceanside
- San Diego to Los Angeles train times and fares
- How to travel from San Diego to Chatsworth
- Find train tickets from San Diego to Salinas
- San Diego to Riverside train times and fares
- How to travel from San Diego to Palm Springs
- Find train tickets from San Diego to Seattle