The cheapest and fastest trains from Roseville, CA to San Jose, CA
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Roseville, 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 Roseville, CA to San Jose, CA will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 2 trains that leave Roseville, CA for San Jose, CA on Sun, Nov 30, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 30 the direct trains cover the 166 km distance in an average of 4 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Sun, Nov 30 the slowest trains will take 5 h 8 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 Roseville, CA to San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Roseville, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €36.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€38 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Roseville, CA to San Jose, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Roseville, CA to San Jose, CA trains for today, Saturday, November 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3625 AMTRAK · 727 Capitol Corridor | 1:15 PM Roseville Station, Roseville, CA | 4h47 | 6:02 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 transfer | |
3625 AMTRAK · 11 Coast Starlight | 1:15 PM Roseville Station, Roseville, CA | 4h59 | 6:14 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 transfer | |
3625 AMTRAK · 727 Capitol Corridor | 1:15 PM Roseville Station, Roseville, CA | 4h33 | 5:48 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 1 transfer | |
729 Capitol Corridor | 4:27 PM Roseville Station, Roseville, CA | 3h20 | 7:47 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
729 Capitol Corridor | 4:27 PM Roseville Station, Roseville, CA | 3h36 | 8:03 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
3587 AMTRAK · 737 Capitol Corridor | 5:45 PM Roseville Station, Roseville, CA | 4h02 | 9:47 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 1 transfer | |
3587 AMTRAK · 737 Capitol Corridor | 5:45 PM Roseville Station, Roseville, CA | 4h16 | 10:01 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 transfer | |
5 California Zephyr · 747 Capitol Corridor | 10:14 PM Roseville Station, Roseville, CA | 7h34 | 5:48 AM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 1 transfer | |
5 California Zephyr · 747 Capitol Corridor | 10:14 PM Roseville Station, Roseville, CA | 7h52 | 6:06 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, November 30 | |||||
3549 AMTRAK · 747 Capitol Corridor | 12:40 AM Roseville Station, Roseville, CA | 5h08 | 5:48 AM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 1 transfer | |
3549 AMTRAK · 747 Capitol Corridor | 12:40 AM Roseville Station, Roseville, CA | 5h26 | 6:06 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Roseville, CA to San Jose, CA
Trains from Roseville, CA to San Jose, CA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€36) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 18:10. The fastest train covers the 103 miles (166 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 103 miles (166 km) |
Average train duration 3h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€36) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 20m |
First train 04:15 |
Last train 18:10 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Roseville, CA to San Jose, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Roseville, CA and San Jose, CA from $24 (€19). 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 Roseville, CA to San Jose, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Roseville, 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 Roseville, 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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