Compare 2 ways to go from Tacoma to San Jose.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Tacoma to San JoseAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $186, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Tacoma to San Jose: Trip Overview
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Based on 5080 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 $159.00
Tacoma to San Jose Train
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The cheapest trip from Tacoma to San Jose was searched and found on Apr 25, 2025 with a price of $216To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Tacoma to San Jose, as early as possible.
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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 Tacoma and San Jose is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Jose.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to San Jose, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Tacoma and San Jose compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Tacoma to San Jose, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
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.
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Tacoma to San Jose?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Tacoma and San Jose is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $179 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $159. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Jose, choose the train, as it will take you from Tacoma to San Jose in about 23h 31m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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