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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 | |||||
| Diridon Station | Santa Fe Depot | No tags | |||||
| Diridon Station | Santa Fe Depot | No tags | |||||
| Diridon Station | Old Town San Diego | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to San Diego
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5637 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $82
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 traveling from San Jose, US to San Diego, CA, US by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from San Jose to San Diego?
The cheapest train tickets from San Jose to San Diego start from $100. The average price for this train route is around $144. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Jose to San Diego?
The average train ride duration from San Jose to San Diego is 14h 24m, covering a distance of 416 miles (670 km). The quickest train can get you there in 13h 50m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the San Jose to San Diego route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Jose to San Diego?
The earliest train departs from San Jose to San Diego at 10:26am. And the latest train departs at 10:26am.
Find cheapest prices for trains
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 Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $102To 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 $102 to $455 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 $102 which is on 2025-12-12.
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