The cheapest and fastest trains from Richmond, CA to San Jose, CA
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
1 h 38 m
Average duration
1 h 42 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Richmond, 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 Richmond, CA to San Jose, CA will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
Of the 5 trains that leave Richmond, CA for San Jose, CA on Fri, Nov 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 77 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 38 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Richmond, CA to San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a train costs an average of €60.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€60 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Richmond, CA to San Jose, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, CA to San Jose, CA trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:29 PM Richmond, CA | 1h47 | 8:16 PM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
![]() | 5:36 AM Richmond, CA | 1h39 | 7:15 AM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:36 AM Richmond, CA | 1h38 | 8:14 AM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:09 AM Richmond, CA | 1h44 | 9:53 AM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:58 AM Richmond, CA | 1h47 | 10:45 AM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:21 PM Richmond, CA | 1h44 | 3:05 PM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Richmond, CA to San Jose, CA by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Richmond, CA to San Jose, CA
Trains from Richmond, CA to San Jose, CA run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€60) but you can travel from only $39 (€32) by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 47 miles (77 km) distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 47 miles (77 km) |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€60) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 23:23 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Richmond, CA to San Jose, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Richmond, CA and San Jose, CA from $39 (€32). 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 Richmond, CA to San Jose, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond, 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 Richmond, CA to San Jose, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located in the main hall
- Hall 1: Main entrance, BART platforms
- Hall 2: Amtrak platforms
- BART: Richmond Line
- Amtrak: Capitol Corridor
- 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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