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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: San JoseDeparture location: Diridon StationArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: San DiegoDestination location: Santa Fe DepotOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: San JoseDeparture location: Diridon StationArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: San DiegoDestination location: Old Town San DiegoOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: San JoseDeparture location: Diridon StationArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: San DiegoDestination location: Santa Fe DepotOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: San JoseDeparture location: Diridon StationArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: San DiegoDestination location: Santa Fe DepotOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: San JoseDeparture location: Diridon StationArrival time: April 27 atDestination city: San DiegoDestination location: Santa Fe DepotOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to San DiegoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 12 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Jose to San Diego: Trip Overview
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Based on 5077 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $77.00
Amtrak San Jose San Diego recent customer reviews
It was great trip until we reached Santa Bárbara. It was oversold & the train became crowded in a matter of seconds.
Jade S.
San Jose to San Diego Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Jose to San Diego was searched and found on Apr 23, 2025 with a price of $96To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Jose to San Diego, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $96 to $380 for a train ticket from San Jose to San Diego based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $104 which is on 2025-04-26.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between San Jose and San Diego is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Diego.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to San Diego, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Jose and San Diego, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from San Jose to San Diego, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
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