The cheapest and fastest trains from San Francisco, CA to Milpitas, CA
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Francisco, CA to Milpitas, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to Milpitas, CA will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 9 trains that leave San Francisco, CA for Milpitas, CA on Thu, Jun 18, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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.
527 Capitol Corridor8:23 AM1h08Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA9:31 AMGreat America Station, Santa Clara, CA$191One-way0 transfers
523 Capitol Corridor7:06 AM1h02Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA8:08 AMGreat America Station, Santa Clara, CA$191One-way0 transfers
529 Capitol Corridor9:25 AM1h02Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA10:27 AMGreat America Station, Santa Clara, CA$191One-way0 transfers
543 Capitol Corridor4:02 PM1h08Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA5:10 PMGreat America Station, Santa Clara, CA$191One-way0 transfers
521 Capitol Corridor6:03 AM1h02Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA7:05 AMGreat America Station, Santa Clara, CA$191One-way0 transfers
523 Capitol Corridor7:06 AM1h02Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA8:08 AMGreat America Station, Santa Clara, CA$191One-way0 transfers
529 Capitol Corridor9:25 AM1h02Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA10:27 AMGreat America Station, Santa Clara, CA$191One-way0 transfers
521 Capitol Corridor6:03 AM1h02Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA7:05 AMGreat America Station, Santa Clara, CA$191One-way0 transfers
539 Capitol Corridor1:36 PM1h02Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA2:38 PMGreat America Station, Santa Clara, CA$191One-way0 transfers
547 Capitol Corridor6:43 PM1h03Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA7:46 PMGreat America Station, Santa Clara, CA$191One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for San Francisco, CA to Milpitas, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Milpitas, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Francisco, CA to Milpitas, CA:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Francisco, CA to Milpitas, CA costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Milpitas, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 23m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $10 (€8) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-8.97 (€-7.33). The journey takes 1h 4m versus 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
San Francisco, CA to Milpitas, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Milpitas, CA trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
521 Capitol Corridor | 6:03 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1h02 | 7:05 AM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
6624 AMTRAK · 527 Capitol Corridor | 7:00 AM San Francisco, CA | 2h31 | 9:31 AM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 1 transfer | |
523 Capitol Corridor | 7:06 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1h02 | 8:08 AM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
527 Capitol Corridor | 8:23 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1h08 | 9:31 AM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
529 Capitol Corridor | 9:25 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1h02 | 10:27 AM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
539 Capitol Corridor | 1:36 PM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1h02 | 2:38 PM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Francisco, CA to Milpitas, CA
Trains from San Francisco, CA to Milpitas, CA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 20:18. The fastest train covers the 36 miles (59 km) distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 36 miles (59 km) |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 5:49 AM |
Last train 8:18 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Amtrak from San Francisco, CA to Milpitas, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between San Francisco, CA and Milpitas, CA from $15 (€12). 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 San Francisco, CA to Milpitas, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to Milpitas, 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 Milpitas, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from San Francisco, CA to Milpitas, CA
Most San Francisco, CA to Milpitas, CA trains use the Emeryville Station to Great America Station station pair. Use this guide to compare San Francisco, CA and Milpitas, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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