The cheapest and fastest trains from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA
Cheapest price
£75
Average price
£99
Fastest journey
9 h 37 m
Average duration
10 h 55 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
492 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA will cost around £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £75.
Of the 5 trains that leave Los Angeles, CA for San Jose, CA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 492 km distance in an average of 10 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 12 h 24 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.
5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 547 Capitol Corridor
5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 547 Capitol Corridor
765 Pacific Surfliner · 4765 AMTRAK
14 Coast Starlight
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight
765 Pacific Surfliner · 4765 AMTRAK
14 Coast Starlight
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight
5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 547 Capitol Corridor
5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 547 Capitol CorridorTravel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, and a flight costs an average of £79.
Distance: 492 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£79 Average Price | £67 Average Price Cheapest | £237 Average Price |
10h 9m Average total duration 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA trains for today, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 547 Capitol Corridor | 15:50 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 12h24 | 04:14 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 2 changes | |
5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 547 Capitol Corridor | 15:50 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 12h05 | 03:55 Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 2 changes | |
765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight | 17:13 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 10h33 | 03:46 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 change | |
765 Pacific Surfliner · 4765 AMTRAK | 17:13 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h37 | 02:50 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 1 change | |
14 Coast Starlight | 17:51 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 9h55 | 03:46 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA
Trains from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA run on average 15 times per day, taking around 9h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £41 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 492 km distance in 9h 10m.
Distance 492 km |
Average train duration 9h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 9h 10m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Los Angeles, CA and San Jose, CA from £41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, 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
Important Stations and Airports in Los Angeles, CA and San Jose, CA
- 4:30 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Vignes Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue.
- Traxx Restaurant
- Union Station Cafe
- Philippe The Original
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $1
- DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown
- Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
- Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
- Cost $10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink
- Hall 2: Metro Rail connections
- Hall 3: Bus terminal
- Metro: Red Line, Purple Line, Gold Line
- Bus: Several lines available including DASH and Metro Bus
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Orange Line
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station is a single-level facility with platforms for Metrolink and Amtrak services.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metrolink: Ventura County Line
- 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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