Pasadena, CA to San Jose, CA train with Amtrak

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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 11h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $83 (€74) but you can travel from only $44 (€40) by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $44 (€40)

Distance

304 miles (490 km)

Average train duration

11h 21m

Cheapest ticket price

$83 (€74)

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

11h 21m

First train

06:10

Last train

23:45

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $44 (€40)

Train providers: Amtrak from Pasadena, CA to San Jose, CA trains

You can travel by train to San Jose, CA from Pasadena, CA with Amtrak. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey between Pasadena, CA and San Jose, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

FAQs: Trains from Pasadena, CA to San Jose, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Pasadena, CA to San Jose, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Pasadena, CA to San Jose, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Pasadena, CA to San Jose, CA can start from as little as $83 (€74) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Pasadena, CA to San Jose, CA is $95 (€85); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Pasadena, CA and San Jose, CA is on average 11 h 21 min for the 304 mile (490 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to San Jose, CA from Pasadena, CA by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Pasadena, CA to San Jose, CA leaves at 6: 10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Pasadena, CA to San Jose, CA leaves at 11: 45 PM.

There are 3 trains a day from Pasadena, CA to San Jose, CA which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Pasadena, CA to San Jose, CA, you can count on Amtrak for the best way to get you to San Jose, CA. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to San Jose, CA from Pasadena, CA and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 45 PM.

The cheapest month to travel from Pasadena, CA to San Jose, CA by train is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to San Jose, CA from Pasadena, CA including taking a bus, train or flight.