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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Diridon Station | Old Town San Diego | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Diridon Station | Santa Fe Depot | No tags | |||||
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| Diridon Station | Old Town San Diego | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Jose to San Diego
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5637 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 £63
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.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to San Diego, CA, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from San Jose to San Diego?
The cheapest train tickets from San Jose to San Diego start from £77. The average price for this train route is around £110. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Jose to San Diego?
The average train journey time from San Jose to San Diego is 14h 24m, covering a distance of 416 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 13h 50m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Jose to San Diego route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Jose to San Diego?
The earliest train from San Jose to San Diego departs at 10:26. And the latest train departs at 10:26.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £79To 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 £79 to £349 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 £79, which is on 2025-12-12.
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