The cheapest and fastest trains from West Sacramento, CA to San Jose, CA
Cheapest price
$85
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
3 h 4 m
Average duration
3 h 8 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
142 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from West Sacramento, 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 West Sacramento, CA to San Jose, CA will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $85.
Of the 5 trains that leave West Sacramento, CA for San Jose, CA on Tue, Dec 23, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 142 km distance in an average of 3 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 3 h 12 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 West Sacramento, CA to San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from West Sacramento, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€29 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
West Sacramento, CA to San Jose, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for West Sacramento, CA to San Jose, CA trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:10 AM West Sacramento, CA | 3h05 | 7:15 AM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 AM West Sacramento, CA | 3h04 | 8:14 AM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:43 AM West Sacramento, CA | 3h10 | 9:53 AM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:48 AM West Sacramento, CA | 3h26 | 10:14 AM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:33 AM West Sacramento, CA | 3h12 | 10:45 AM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from West Sacramento, CA to San Jose, CA
Trains from West Sacramento, CA to San Jose, CA run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 13:48, the last at 13:55. The fastest train covers the 88 miles (142 km) distance in 2h 53m.
Distance 88 miles (142 km) |
Average train duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 2h 53m |
First train 13:48 |
Last train 13:55 |
Train companies: Amtrak from West Sacramento, CA to San Jose, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between West Sacramento, CA and San Jose, CA from $25 (€20). 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 West Sacramento, CA to San Jose, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from West Sacramento, 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 West Sacramento, 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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