Trains tickets from Washington (DC), US to San Jose (CA), US

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to San Jose.

Average Price$157 - $648Average Duration3d 8h
97kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$655 - $655Average Duration4d 4h
354kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to San Jose

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 3 days, 8 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $157, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
3d 8hAverage Duration
$157Cheapest ticket
97kgCO₂ emissions

Train Washington to San Jose: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$655
Average train trip duration4d 4h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:30pm
Distance2414 miles (3892 km)

Washington to San Jose Train

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

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 Washington to San Jose 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 San Jose, 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Washington 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.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Washington to San Jose.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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.

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