The cheapest and fastest trains from Huntington Beach, CA to San Jose, CA
Cheapest price
$125
Average price
$418
Fastest journey
10 h 40 m
Average duration
11 h 14 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
540 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach, CA to San Jose, CA will cost around $418 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $125.
It's difficult to get from Huntington Beach, CA to San Jose, CA without transferring at least once.
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK · 544 Capitol Corridor
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK · 550 Capitol Corridor
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK
761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK · 544 Capitol Corridor
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast StarlightTravel Information
Compare bus for Huntington Beach, CA to San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Huntington Beach, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €52, and a train costs an average of €100.
Distance: 335 miles (540 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€100 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest | €70 Average price |
11h 13m Average total duration 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Huntington Beach to San Jose trains with Omio?
Amtrak operates all train services from Huntington Beach to San Jose. Omio is the only official third party seller for Amtrak tickets.
Why book with Omio vs Amtrak?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Official reseller: Amtrak tickets can only be bought on Omio or Amtrak's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Amtrak tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell Amtrak tickets as they are not official sellers.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Huntington Beach, CA to San Jose, CA
Trains from Huntington Beach, CA to San Jose, CA run on average 15 times per day, taking around 10h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $125 (€100) but you can travel from only $65 (€52) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 335 miles (540 km) distance in 10h 49m.
Distance 335 miles (540 km) |
Average train duration 10h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $125 (€100) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 10h 49m |
First train 06:01 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Huntington Beach, CA to San Jose, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Huntington Beach, CA and San Jose, CA from $65 (€52). 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 Huntington Beach, CA to San Jose, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach, 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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