How much does a train ticket cost from San Jose to Berkeley?

The cheapest train tickets from San Jose to Berkeley start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £17. 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 Berkeley?

The average train journey time from San Jose to Berkeley is 1h 20m, covering a distance of 43 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 18m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Jose to Berkeley route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from San Jose to Berkeley departs at 06:18. And the latest train departs at 20:56.

Train San Jose to Berkeley from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from San Jose to Berkeley on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:05	Diridon Station	1h 18m	18:23	Berkeley Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
Train	18:05	Diridon Station	1h 20m	19:25	Berkeley Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	20:05	Diridon Station	1h 20m	21:25	Berkeley Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Berkeley on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:18	Diridon Station	1h 21m	07:39	Berkeley Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	14:55	Diridon Station	1h 20m	16:15	Berkeley Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	08:48	Diridon Station	1h 22m	10:10	Berkeley Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	11:05	Diridon Station	1h 25m	12:30	Berkeley Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	16:05	Diridon Station	1h 20m	17:25	Berkeley Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Berkeley on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:05	Diridon Station	1h 20m	09:25	Berkeley Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	17:05	Diridon Station	1h 18m	18:23	Berkeley Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	10:05	Diridon Station	1h 20m	11:25	Berkeley Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	13:05	Diridon Station	1h 20m	14:25	Berkeley Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	15:05	Diridon Station	1h 19m	16:24	Berkeley Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Berkeley on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:05	Diridon Station	1h 20m	09:25	Berkeley Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	17:05	Diridon Station	1h 18m	18:23	Berkeley Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	10:05	Diridon Station	1h 20m	11:25	Berkeley Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	13:05	Diridon Station	1h 20m	14:25	Berkeley Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	15:05	Diridon Station	1h 19m	16:24	Berkeley Amtrak Station	No tags

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Get from San Jose to Berkeley

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

1h 20mAverage duration

43 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,615 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5615 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 £17

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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley?
The cheapest train tickets from San Jose to Berkeley start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £17. 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 Berkeley?
The average train journey time from San Jose to Berkeley is 1h 20m, covering a distance of 43 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 18m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Jose to Berkeley route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Jose to Berkeley?
The earliest train from San Jose to Berkeley departs at 06:18. And the latest train departs at 20:56.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

28/11

£15

29/11

£15

Today

£15

01/12

£15

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£15

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Berkeley was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £15

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 Berkeley as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £15 to £15 for a train ticket from San Jose, US to Berkeley based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-12-01.