Trains tickets from San Jose (CA), US to Los Angeles, US

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SatApr 26
from $86
SunApr 27
from $86
MonApr 28
TueApr 29
WedApr 30
from $79
ThuMay 1
FriMay 2
SatMay 3

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train San Jose to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$91
Average train trip duration10h 45m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure10:26am
Distance306 miles (492 km)
Latest train departure3:35pm

San Jose to Los Angeles Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/22
$79
04/23
$79
Today
$86
04/25
$79
04/26
$86
04/27
$86
04/28
No data
04/29
$68
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose to Los Angeles was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $68

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Jose to Los Angeles, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $68 to $346 for a train ticket from San Jose to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $68 which is on 2025-04-29.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from San Jose to Los Angeles is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Los Angeles, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between San Jose and Los Angeles, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from San Jose to Los Angeles while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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