Trains tickets from Salem, OR, US to San Jose, US

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Next departures for Salem to San Jose on August 25
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Amtrak
Salem
Diridon StationCheapest
Amtrak
Salem
Diridon StationFastest
Amtrak
Salem
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Amtrak
Salem
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Salem
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Compare 2 ways to go from Salem to San Jose.

Average Price$72 - $231Average Duration1d 8h
21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$93 - $630Average Duration18h 35m
77kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
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busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Salem to San Jose

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 8hAverage Duration
$72Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Train Salem, OR, US to San Jose, US: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$193
Average train trip duration18h 35m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure3:39pm
Distance528 miles (851 km)

Salem to San Jose Train

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

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08/21
$164
08/22
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$185
08/24
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08/25
$209
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salem, OR, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Aug 21, 2025 with a price of $164

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

You can expect to pay from $164 to $625 for a train ticket from Salem, OR, US to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $209 which is on 2025-08-25.

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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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Salem and San Jose, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

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

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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