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Compare bus, train, and flight for Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $151. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $151, and a flight costs an average of $462.
Distance: 715 miles (1151 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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$151 Average price Cheapest | $237 Average price | $477 Average price |
22h 50m Average total duration 22h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 5m Average total duration 16h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 54m Average total duration Fastest 7h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA trains for tomorrow, Thursday, April 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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421 Texas Eagle · 5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 547 Capitol Corridor | 2:15 AM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 24h59 | 3:14 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 3 transfers | |
421 Texas Eagle · 5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3915 AMTRAK | 2:15 AM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 22h20 | 12:35 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 3 transfers | |
1 Sunset Limited · 5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3915 AMTRAK | 2:15 AM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 22h20 | 12:35 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 3 transfers | |
1 Sunset Limited · 5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 547 Capitol Corridor | 2:15 AM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 24h59 | 3:14 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 3 transfers | |
1 Sunset Limited · 5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3915 AMTRAK | 2:15 AM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 22h20 | 12:35 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 3 transfers | |
421 Texas Eagle · 5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 547 Capitol Corridor | 2:15 AM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 24h40 | 2:55 AM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 3 transfers | |
1 Sunset Limited · 14 Coast Starlight | 2:15 AM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 24h31 | 2:46 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 transfer | |
421 Texas Eagle · 14 Coast Starlight | 2:15 AM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 24h31 | 2:46 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 transfer | |
1 Sunset Limited · 5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 547 Capitol Corridor | 2:15 AM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 24h40 | 2:55 AM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 3 transfers | |
421 Texas Eagle · 5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3915 AMTRAK | 2:15 AM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 22h20 | 12:35 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA
Trains from Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 22h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $151 (€120) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 19:15. The fastest train covers the 715 miles (1151 km) distance in 22h 20m.
Distance 715 miles (1151 km) |
Average train duration 22h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $151 (€120) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 22h 20m |
First train 6:10 AM |
Last train 7:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Amtrak from Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Tucson, AZ and San Jose, CA from $151 (€120). 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 Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tucson, AZ 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 Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Maynards Market & Kitchen
- The Cup Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Hotel Congress
- AC Hotel by Marriott Tucson Downtown
- The Downtown Clifton Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- The station is a historic 1907 building with a single platform for the Sunset Limited/Texas Eagle trains.
- Bus: Sun Tran routes available nearby
- 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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