Trains tickets from San Jose, US to Seattle

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Seattle
    Destination location: Seattle King Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Seattle
    Destination location: Seattle King Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Seattle.

Bus
Average Price$83 - $571Average Duration23h 35m
29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$117 - $269Average Duration23h 53m
104kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to Seattle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 23 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $83, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
23h 35mAverage Duration
$83Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Jose, US to Seattle: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$189
Average train trip duration23h 53m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:58pm
Distance709 miles (1142 km)

San Jose to Seattle Train

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

Best price found
07/26
$258
07/27
$668
Today
$258
07/29
$258
07/30
$258
07/31
$724
08/01
No data
08/02
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Seattle was searched and found on Jul 26, 2025 with a price of $258

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 Seattle, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $258 to $1,440 for a train ticket from San Jose, US to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $258 which is on 2025-07-29.

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 San Jose to Seattle 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.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Seattle you take, 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 San Jose and Seattle, 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 San Jose to Seattle.

Did you know?

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.

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

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Train from Seattle to San Jose, US

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