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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
It's difficult to get from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA without transferring at least once.
6638 AMTRAK · 547 Capitol Corridor6644 AMTRAK · 547 Capitol Corridor6624 AMTRAK · 527 Capitol Corridor6624 AMTRAK · 11 Coast Starlight6610 AMTRAK · 11 Coast Starlight6624 AMTRAK · 527 Capitol Corridor6610 AMTRAK · 11 Coast Starlight6624 AMTRAK · 11 Coast Starlight6644 AMTRAK · 547 Capitol Corridor6638 AMTRAK · 547 Capitol Corridor
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€16 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA trains for today, Thursday, December 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6624 AMTRAK · 11 Coast Starlight | 3:00 PM San Francisco, CA | 3h14 | 6:14 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 6624 AMTRAK · 527 Capitol Corridor | 3:00 PM San Francisco, CA | 2h54 | 5:54 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 6610 AMTRAK · 11 Coast Starlight | 3:20 PM San Francisco, CA | 2h54 | 6:14 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 6638 AMTRAK · 547 Capitol Corridor | 11:30 PM San Francisco, CA | 4h44 | 4:14 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, December 19 | |||||
| 6644 AMTRAK · 547 Capitol Corridor | 1:40 AM San Francisco, CA | 3h25 | 5:05 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA
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Trains from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 41 miles (67 km) distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 41 miles (67 km) |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 05:49 |
Last train 23:30 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Caltrain from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA trainsAmtrak, Caltrain trains will get you between San Francisco, CA and San Jose, CA from $10 (€8). 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 San Jose, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
- 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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