The cheapest and fastest trains from Auburn station, Auburn, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
4 h 14 m
Average duration
4 h 33 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Auburn station, Auburn, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Auburn station, Auburn, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 2 trains that leave Auburn station, Auburn, CA for San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 189 km distance in an average of 4 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 14 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 4 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
729 Capitol Corridor7:51 AM4h14Auburn station, Auburn, CA12:05 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$491One-way0 transfers
3591 AMTRAK · 741 Capitol Corridor11:10 AM4h52Auburn station, Auburn, CA4:02 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$621One-way1 transfer
729 Capitol Corridor7:51 AM4h14Auburn station, Auburn, CA12:05 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$491One-way0 transfers
3591 AMTRAK · 741 Capitol Corridor11:10 AM4h52Auburn station, Auburn, CA4:02 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$621One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Auburn station, Auburn, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Auburn station, Auburn, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $47, and a bus costs an average of $58.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 9m Average total duration 10h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Auburn station, Auburn, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Auburn station, Auburn, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 39m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€39) compared to roughly $31 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-16.95 (€-13.87). The journey takes 4h 16m versus 2h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Auburn station, Auburn, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Auburn station, Auburn, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3591 AMTRAK · 741 Capitol Corridor | 11:10 AM Auburn station, Auburn, CA | 4h52 | 4:02 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
729 Capitol Corridor | 7:51 AM Auburn station, Auburn, CA | 4h14 | 12:05 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Auburn station, Auburn, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
Trains from Auburn station, Auburn, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 13:36, the last at 15:51. The fastest train covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 4h 14m.
Distance 117 miles (189 km) |
Average train duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 14m |
First train 1:36 PM |
Last train 3:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Amtrak from Auburn station, Auburn, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Auburn station, Auburn, CA and San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA from $47 (€38). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Auburn station, Auburn, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Auburn station, Auburn, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Auburn station, Auburn, CA to San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available 7 days a week, with multiple lots surrounding the station
- The Farmers Union
- Poor House Bistro
- La Victoria Taqueria
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- $0.50
- Hotel De Anza
- The Westin San Jose
- AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing and waiting areas, platforms for Caltrain, Amtrak, and ACE services, and connections to VTA buses and light rail.
- Bus: VTA Bus Lines 22, 64A, 64B, 68, 168, 181
- Light Rail: VTA Green Line
- Caltrain
- Amtrak
- ACE
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