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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 15 atDeparture city: San JoseDeparture location: Diridon StationArrival time: May 15 atDestination city: Los AngelesDestination location: Union StationOperated by: Amtrak
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- Departure time: May 15 atDeparture city: San JoseDeparture location: Diridon StationArrival time: May 15 atDestination city: Los AngelesDestination location: UCLAOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: May 15 atDeparture city: San JoseDeparture location: Diridon StationArrival time: May 16 atDestination city: Los AngelesDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: May 15 atDeparture city: San JoseDeparture location: Diridon StationArrival time: May 16 atDestination city: Los AngelesDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to Los AngelesAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 7 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Jose to Los Angeles: Trip Overview
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Based on 5118 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $59.00
Amtrak San Jose Los Angeles recent customer reviews
It was my 1st time taking the train on a long trip.. & I loved it.. seats are wide with enough leg room.. beats driving & flying.. will do it again whenever I come to visit California.
Nicanor P.
Excellent I will do it again
Maria Leticia T.
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The cheapest trip from San Jose to Los Angeles was searched and found on May 13, 2025 with a price of $79To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Jose to Los Angeles, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $79 to $372 for a train ticket from San Jose to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $79 which is on 2025-05-19.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from San Jose to Los Angeles is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Los Angeles, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between San Jose and Los Angeles, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from San Jose to Los Angeles while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
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.
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