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Compare train and bus for San Jose, CA to Yuma, AZ
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Yuma, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $128. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 14h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $128, and a bus costs an average of $80.
Distance: 520 miles (837 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
$155 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price |
20h 28m Average total duration 19h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 54m Average total duration Fastest 14h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Jose, CA to Yuma, AZ
Trains from San Jose, CA to Yuma, AZ run on average 6 times per day, taking around 19h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $128 (€103) but you can travel from only $80 (€65) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:49, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 520 miles (837 km) distance in 16h 21m.
Distance 520 miles (837 km) |
Average train duration 19h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $128 (€103) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 16h 21m |
First train 00:49 |
Last train 23:49 |
Cheapest month Aug |
Cheapest day Wed |
High season Jan - Mar |
Low season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Amtrak from San Jose, CA to Yuma, AZ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between San Jose, CA and Yuma, AZ from $80 (€65). 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 Jose, CA to Yuma, AZ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Jose, CA to Yuma, AZ 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 Yuma, AZ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from San Jose, CA to Yuma, AZ
- 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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