How much is the train ticket from San Jose to San Diego?

The cheapest train tickets from San Jose to San Diego start from $100. The average price for this train route is around $144. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from San Jose to San Diego?

The average train ride duration from San Jose to San Diego is 14h 24m, covering a distance of 416 miles (670 km). The quickest train can get you there in 13h 50m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the San Jose to San Diego route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Jose to San Diego?

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

Train San Jose to San Diego from $78 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		3:35pm	Diridon Station	14h	5:35am	Santa Fe Depot	CheapestFastest

Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on December 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:35pm	Diridon Station	14h	5:35am	Santa Fe Depot	CheapestFastest
10:26am	Diridon Station	14h 38m	1:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	14h 38m	1:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	14h 38m	1:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	19h 9m	5:35am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on December 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:35pm	Diridon Station	14h	5:35am	Santa Fe Depot	CheapestFastest
10:26am	Diridon Station	14h 38m	1:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	14h 38m	1:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	14h 38m	1:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	19h 9m	5:35am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on December 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:35pm	Diridon Station	14h	5:35am	Santa Fe Depot	CheapestFastest
10:26am	Diridon Station	14h 38m	1:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	14h 38m	1:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	14h 38m	1:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	19h 9m	5:35am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on December 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:35pm	Diridon Station	14h	5:35am	Santa Fe Depot	CheapestFastest
10:26am	Diridon Station	14h 38m	1:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	19h 9m	5:35am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	14h 24m	12:50am	Old Town San Diego	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on December 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:26am	Diridon Station	19h 9m	5:35am	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
10:26am	Diridon Station	14h 24m	12:50am	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
10:26am	Diridon Station	14h 38m	1:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on December 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:26am	Diridon Station	19h 9m	5:35am	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
10:26am	Diridon Station	14h 24m	12:50am	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
10:26am	Diridon Station	14h 38m	1:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	14h 38m	1:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	14h 38m	1:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on December 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:35pm	Diridon Station	14h	5:35am	Santa Fe Depot	CheapestFastest
10:26am	Diridon Station	14h 38m	1:04am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	19h 9m	5:35am	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
10:26am	Diridon Station	14h 24m	12:50am	Old Town San Diego	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:53 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to San Diego

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

13h 30mAverage Duration

413 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$44 - $214	Average Duration13h 30m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$100 - $188	Average Duration14h 24m	CO₂ emissions 61kg CO₂e

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. 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 $82

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.

May 29, 2023

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Jose, US to San Diego, CA, US by train

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

How much is the train ticket from San Jose to San Diego?
The cheapest train tickets from San Jose to San Diego start from $100. The average price for this train route is around $144. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Jose to San Diego?
The average train ride duration from San Jose to San Diego is 14h 24m, covering a distance of 416 miles (670 km). The quickest train can get you there in 13h 50m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the San Jose to San Diego route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Jose to San Diego?
The earliest train departs from San Jose to San Diego at 10:26am. And the latest train departs at 10:26am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/13

$162

12/14

$145

Today

$102

12/16

$102

12/17

$102

12/18

$102

12/19

$102

12/20

$779

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $102

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 San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $102 to $816 for a train ticket from San Jose, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $102 which is on 2025-12-16.