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 the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 2 days, 6 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $447, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
2d 6hAverage Duration
1717 milesDistance
69kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$447 - $789Average Duration2d 6h
69kg CO₂e
Average Price$405 - $1,405Average Duration3d 2h
252kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 from $405. The average price for this train route is around $422. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train ride duration from St. Louis to San Jose is 3d 2h, covering a distance of 1717 miles (2769 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 23h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

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

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

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

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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12/27
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12/28
$1,308
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12/30
$416
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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 $416

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 $416 to $2,410 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 $416 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 $422 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $405. 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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