How much is the train ticket from San Diego to San Jose?

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to San Jose start from R 1 722. The average price for this train route is around R 2 653. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from San Diego to San Jose is 13h 36m, covering a distance of 670 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 10m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Diego to San Jose route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from San Diego to San Jose departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 06:10.

Train San Diego to San Jose from R 1 643 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Diego to San Jose on 12 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 10m	18:20	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 10m	18:20	Diridon Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 36m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 36m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags
08:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 15m	20:25	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to San Jose on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 10m	18:20	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 10m	18:20	Diridon Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 36m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 36m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags
08:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 15m	20:25	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to San Jose on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 10m	18:20	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 40m	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags
04:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 40m	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 10m	18:20	Diridon Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 36m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to San Jose on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 15m	20:25	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
08:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 15m	20:25	Diridon Station	No tags
16:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 20m	04:30	Diridon Station	No tags
16:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 20m	04:30	Diridon Station	No tags
08:01	Santa Fe Depot	12h 24m	20:25	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to San Jose on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 15m	20:25	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
08:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 15m	20:25	Diridon Station	No tags
16:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 20m	04:30	Diridon Station	No tags
16:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 20m	04:30	Diridon Station	No tags
08:01	Santa Fe Depot	12h 24m	20:25	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to San Jose on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 10m	18:20	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 40m	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags
04:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 40m	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 10m	18:20	Diridon Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 36m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to San Jose on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 10m	18:20	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 40m	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags
04:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 40m	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 10m	18:20	Diridon Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 36m	19:46	Diridon Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego 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 13 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 833, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

13h 30mAverage duration

671 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 833 - R 3 739	Average duration13h 30m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 722 - R 3 243	Average duration13h 36m	CO₂ emissions 61kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 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 R 1 722

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

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

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

How much is the train ticket from San Diego to San Jose?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to San Jose start from R 1 722. The average price for this train route is around R 2 653. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to San Jose?
The average train journey time from San Diego to San Jose is 13h 36m, covering a distance of 670 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 10m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to San Jose route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to San Jose?
The earliest train from San Diego to San Jose departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 06:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

R 1 955

10/12

R 1 955

Today

R 1 955

12/12

R 1 955

13/12

R 1 955

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R 1 955

15/12

R 1 955

16/12

R 1 955

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 955

To 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 R 1 955 to R 15 997 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 R 1 955, which is on 2025-12-12.