How much does a train ticket from Salt Lake City to San Jose cost?

The average train ticket price from Salt Lake City to San Jose is $150. The best way to find train tickets from Salt Lake City to San Jose is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Salt Lake City to San Jose?

A train trip between Salt Lake City and San Jose is around 1d 18h, although the fastest train will take about 23h 26m. This is the time it takes to travel the 586 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Salt Lake City and San Jose?

The number of trains from Salt Lake City to San Jose can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Salt Lake City to San Jose by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Salt Lake City to San Jose?

When taking the train from Salt Lake City to San Jose, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

Once in San Jose, you can explore the city. The top sights and things to do are San Jose Betsuin Buddhist Church, Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph, Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, Mexican Heritage Plaza.

Train Salt Lake City to San Jose from $143 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Salt Lake City to San Jose on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	11:49pm	Central Station	1d 18h	4:58pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	11:49pm	Central Station	1d 18h	4:58pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:39 PM MST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City to San Jose

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

585 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$91 - $146	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$127 - $248	Average Duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 86kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Salt Lake City and San Jose, US?

Salt Lake City

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Central Station
300 S 600 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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San Jose, US

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Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,620 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5620 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 $127

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Salt Lake City to San Jose, US by train

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Which train companies travel from Salt Lake City to San Jose?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to San Jose, US was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $143

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

You can expect to pay from $143 to $552 for a train ticket from Salt Lake City to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $143 which is on 2025-12-03.