The cheapest and fastest trains from Highland, CA to San Jose, CA
Cheapest price
$111
Average price
$111
Fastest journey
12 h 44 m
Average duration
12 h 44 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
553 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Highland, CA to 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 Highland, CA to San Jose, CA will cost around $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $111.
Of the 1 trains that leave Highland, CA for San Jose, CA on Sat, May 02, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 02 the direct trains cover the 553 km distance in an average of 12 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 44 m .
On Sat, May 02 the slowest trains will take 12 h 44 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.
1:51 PM12h44Highland, CA2:35 AMSan Jose, CA$1111One-way0 transfers
1:51 PM12h44Highland, CA2:35 AMSan Jose, CA$1111One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus for Highland, CA to San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Highland, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $97. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $97, and a flight costs an average of $284.
Distance: 343 miles (553 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$109 Average price | $286 Average price | $97 Average price Cheapest |
13h 14m Average total duration 12h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Highland, CA to San Jose, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Highland, CA to San Jose, CA trains for tomorrow, Saturday, May 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:51 PM Highland, CA | 12h44 | 2:35 AM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Highland, CA to San Jose, CA
Trains from Highland, CA to San Jose, CA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 12h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $108 (€86) but you can travel from only $97 (€78) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 06:10. The fastest train covers the 343 miles (553 km) distance in 12h 44m.
Distance 343 miles (553 km) |
Average train duration 12h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $108 (€86) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 12h 44m |
First train 6:10 AM |
Last train 6:10 AM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
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FAQs: Trains from Highland, CA to San Jose, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Highland, CA to 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 Jose, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Highland, CA to 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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