How much is the train ticket from San Jose to Los Angeles?

The cheapest train tickets from San Jose to Los Angeles start from R 1 095. The average price for this train route is around R 1 596. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from San Jose to Los Angeles?

The average train journey time from San Jose to Los Angeles is 10h 45m, covering a distance of 492 km. The quickest train can get you there in 10h 40m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Jose to Los Angeles route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Jose to Los Angeles?

The earliest train from San Jose to Los Angeles departs at 10:26. And the latest train departs at 10:26.

Train San Jose to Los Angeles from R 1 037 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Jose to Los Angeles on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Diridon Station	10h 50m	02:25	Union Station	Cheapest
10:26	Diridon Station	10h 45m	21:11	Union Station	Fastest
10:26	Diridon Station	10h 45m	21:11	Union Station	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	13h 54m	00:20	Union Station	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	13h 54m	00:20	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Los Angeles on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Diridon Station	10h 50m	02:25	Union Station	Cheapest
10:26	Diridon Station	10h 45m	21:11	Union Station	Fastest
10:26	Diridon Station	13h 29m	23:55	UCLA	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	13h 29m	23:55	UCLA	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	13h 29m	23:55	UCLA	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Los Angeles on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Diridon Station	10h 50m	02:25	Union Station	Cheapest
10:26	Diridon Station	10h 45m	21:11	Union Station	Fastest
10:26	Diridon Station	10h 45m	21:11	Union Station	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	13h 54m	00:20	Union Station	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	13h 54m	00:20	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Los Angeles on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Diridon Station	10h 50m	02:25	Union Station	Cheapest
10:26	Diridon Station	10h 45m	21:11	Union Station	Fastest
10:26	Diridon Station	13h 29m	23:55	UCLA	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	13h 29m	23:55	UCLA	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	13h 29m	23:55	UCLA	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Los Angeles on 19 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Diridon Station	10h 50m	02:25	Union Station	Cheapest
10:26	Diridon Station	10h 45m	21:11	Union Station	Fastest
10:26	Diridon Station	13h 29m	23:55	UCLA	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	13h 29m	23:55	UCLA	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	13h 29m	23:55	UCLA	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Los Angeles on 20 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:26	Diridon Station	10h 45m	21:11	Union Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from San Jose to Los Angeles on 21 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:26	Diridon Station	10h 45m	21:11	Union Station	CheapestFastest
		10:26	Diridon Station	10h 45m	21:11	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Los Angeles on 22 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Diridon Station	10h 50m	02:25	Union Station	Cheapest
10:26	Diridon Station	10h 45m	21:11	Union Station	Fastest
10:26	Diridon Station	13h 29m	23:55	UCLA	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	13h 29m	23:55	UCLA	No tags
10:26	Diridon Station	13h 54m	00:20	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:39 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Jose to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 600, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

7h 20mAverage duration

479 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 600 - R 4 652	Average duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 095 - R 2 597	Average duration10h 45m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in San Jose, US and Los Angeles, US?

San Jose, US

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
Visit page

Los Angeles, US

A
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
B
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
Visit page

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 648 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5648 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 095

Amtrak San Jose Los Angeles recent customer reviews

It was my 1st time taking the train on a long trip.. & I loved it.. seats are wide with enough leg room.. beats driving & flying.. will do it again whenever I come to visit California.

Nicanor P.

19 July 2023

Excellent I will do it again

Maria Leticia T.

9 October 2023

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to Los Angeles, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from San Jose to Los Angeles?
The cheapest train tickets from San Jose to Los Angeles start from R 1 095. The average price for this train route is around R 1 596. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Jose to Los Angeles?
The average train journey time from San Jose to Los Angeles is 10h 45m, covering a distance of 492 km. The quickest train can get you there in 10h 40m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Jose to Los Angeles route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Jose to Los Angeles?
The earliest train from San Jose to Los Angeles departs at 10:26. And the latest train departs at 10:26.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

13/12

R 2 489

14/12

R 2 195

Today

R 1 452

16/12

R 1 452

17/12

R 1 452

18/12

R 1 452

19/12

R 1 452

20/12

R 13 153

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 452

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 452 to R 13 153 for a train ticket from San Jose, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 452, which is on 2025-12-16.