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

The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to San Jose start from R 2 037. The average price for this train route is around R 2 836. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Seattle to San Jose is 1d , covering a distance of 1143 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Seattle to San Jose route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Seattle to San Jose departs at 09:55. And the latest train departs at 09:55.

Train Seattle to San Jose from R 2 193 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Seattle to San Jose on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	Cheapest
		09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	Fastest

Next departures from Seattle to San Jose on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	Cheapest
		09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	Fastest

Next departures from Seattle to San Jose on 2 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to San Jose on 3 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to San Jose on 4 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to San Jose on 5 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 4h	14:01	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Seattle to San Jose on 6 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d	10:14	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 1h	11:35	Diridon Station	No tags
09:55	Seattle King Street Station	1d 4h	14:01	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 7:45 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Seattle to San Jose

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 1 day, 19 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 037, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d Average duration

1143 kmDistance

104kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 529 - R 8 878	Average duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 037 - R 11 295	Average duration1d	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5614 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 R 2 037

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Seattle to San Jose, US by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Seattle to San Jose?
The cheapest train tickets from Seattle to San Jose start from R 2 037. The average price for this train route is around R 2 836. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Seattle to San Jose?
The average train journey time from Seattle to San Jose is 1d , covering a distance of 1143 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Seattle to San Jose route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Seattle to San Jose?
The earliest train from Seattle to San Jose departs at 09:55. And the latest train departs at 09:55.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

27/11

R 3 579

28/11

R 4 526

Today

R 4 526

30/11

R 11 489

01/12

R 11 489

02/12

R 2 824

03/12

R 2 491

04/12

R 2 491

The cheapest trip from Seattle to San Jose, US was searched and found on 03 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 491

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 491 to R 25 258 for a train ticket from Seattle to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 491, which is on 2025-12-03.