Trains tickets from Salt Lake City to San Jose, US

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Next departures for Salt Lake City to San Jose on October 22
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Amtrak
Central Station
Diridon StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Central Station
Diridon StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City to San Jose

Average Price$71 - $147Average Duration1d 3h
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$127 - $248Average Duration1d 18h
86kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Salt Lake City to San Jose

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 3hAverage Duration
$71Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Train Salt Lake City to San Jose, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$178
Average train trip duration1d 18h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure2:40am
Distance585 miles (943 km)
Latest train departure11:49pm

Salt Lake City to San Jose Train

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

Best price found
10/19
$121
10/20
$143
Today
$170
10/22
$143
10/23
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10/24
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to San Jose, US was searched and found on Oct 19, 2025 with a price of $121

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

You can expect to pay from $121 to $628 for a train ticket from Salt Lake City to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $143 which is on 2025-10-22.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to San Jose, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Salt Lake City and San Jose, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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