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Compare train for Pasadena, CA to San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pasadena, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €64, and a flight costs an average of €114.
Distance: 304 miles (490 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€78 Average price | €120 Average price | €64 Average price Cheapest |
10h 26m Average total duration 9h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 27m Average total duration Fastest 7h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 10m Average total duration 10h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Journey information
Overview: Train from Pasadena, CA to San Jose, CA
Trains from Pasadena, CA to San Jose, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $96 (€78) but you can travel from only $78 (€64) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 304 miles (490 km) distance in 12h 13m.
Distance 304 miles (490 km) |
Average train duration 9h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $96 (€78) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 12h 13m |
First train 01:00 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Pasadena, CA to San Jose, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Pasadena, CA and San Jose, CA from $78 (€64). 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 Pasadena, CA to San Jose, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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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