Bedroom
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Free Drinks
- Free meal
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£126
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£126
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
10 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
10 h 45 m
Trains on 05 Sept
1
Distance
492 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around £126 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £126.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 1 trains from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 492 km distance in an average of 10 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 45 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.
11 Coast Starlight
11 Coast StarlightOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £58, while a flight costs an average of £195.
Distance: 492 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£96 Average Price | £58 Average Price Cheapest | £195 Average Price |
11h 8m Average total duration 10h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 2h 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £96.
A coach is £137 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £195.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 39m.
Train takes on average 10h 38m.
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 Coast Starlight | 10:26 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 10h45 | 21:11 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 10h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £35 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 10h 21m.
Distance 492 km |
Average train duration 10h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 10h 21m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 23:45 |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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Most San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains use the San José Diridon Station to Union Station station pair, with some services arriving at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station. Use this guide to compare San Jose, CA and Los Angeles, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
San José Diridon Station is 1 km from San Jose city centre. Public transport options include:
San José Diridon Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Farmers Union, Poor House Bistro, La Victoria Taqueria
ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at San José Diridon Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at San José Diridon Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San José Diridon Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at San José Diridon Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at San José Diridon Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel De Anza, The Westin San Jose, AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Downtown.
Santa Clara Station is 1 km from San Jose city centre. Public transport options include:
Santa Clara Station has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility and WC.
Food and drink options are available at Santa Clara Station.
ATMs are available at Santa Clara Station.
Available at Santa Clara Station: Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Clara Station.
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Traxx Restaurant, Union Station Cafe, Philippe The Original
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown, Miyako Hotel Los Angeles, Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza.
Van Nuys, Metrolink Station is 25 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Van Nuys, Metrolink Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Ticket office support is available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station.
Chatsworth Station is 39 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Chatsworth Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Chatsworth Station.
Ticket office support is available at Chatsworth Station. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Chatsworth Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Chatsworth Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chatsworth Station: Ramps, restrooms.
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