- Must visit
The Getty Center
Vast hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and impressive architecture overlooking the city.
Cheapest price on 21 Oct
£113
Average ticket price on 21 Oct
£118
Fastest journey on 21 Oct
10 h 21 m
Average journey duration on 21 Oct
11 h 40 m
Trains on 21 Oct
3
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 £118 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £113.
On Wed 21 Oct, we found 3 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 11 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 13 h 54 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
4794 Connecting Bus · 794 Pacific Surfliner
11 Coast Starlight · 6241 Connecting Bus
4794 Connecting Bus · 794 Pacific Surfliner
11 Coast Starlight
11 Coast Starlight · 6241 Connecting BusTrains from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £31 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 45m.
Distance 492 km |
Average train duration 10h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 10h 45m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains for today, Tuesday 20 October. 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 | |
11 Coast Starlight · 6241 Connecting Bus | 10:26 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 13h54 | 0:20 Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Vast hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and impressive architecture overlooking the city.
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Large urban park with hiking trails, picnic grounds, viewpoints, and access to several of the city’s best-known attractions.
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Crisp hard-shell tacos filled with beef, lettuce and cheese. This Mexican-American staple became a defining everyday food across Los Angeles.
Smoked bacon-wrapped hot dog topped with peppers, onions, mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard. A famous late-night street food around Los Angeles venues.
Long-running Jewish deli famous for hot pastrami sandwiches, matzo ball soup and classic diner fare in a traditional setting.
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Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 15-20% for taxis and rideshares, and $1-2 per drink or coffee in cafés if there is table service.
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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.
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.
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