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

The average train ticket price from Truckee to San Jose is $91. The best way to find train tickets from Truckee 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 Truckee to San Jose?

A train trip between Truckee and San Jose is around 1d 6h, although the fastest train will take about 11h 33m. This is the time it takes to travel the 166 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Truckee and San Jose?

The number of trains from Truckee 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 Truckee to San Jose by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Truckee to San Jose?

When taking the train from Truckee 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 exploring 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 Truckee to San Jose from $74 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Truckee to San Jose on October 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:33am	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	11h 33m	10:06pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
		10:33am	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	11h 33m	10:06pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Truckee to San Jose on October 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:33am	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	11h 33m	10:06pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
10:33am	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	11h 33m	10:06pm	Diridon Station	No tags
10:33am	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	1d 6h	4:58pm	Diridon Station	No tags
10:33am	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	1d 6h	4:58pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Truckee to San Jose on October 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:33am	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	1d 6h	4:58pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
		10:33am	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	1d 6h	4:58pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 7:29 PM PDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Truckee 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 10 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

10h 45mAverage Duration

167 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$35 - $113	Average Duration10h 45m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$78 - $148	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Train Truckee to San Jose, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$91

Average train trip duration1d 6h

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure10:33am

Distance167 miles (268 km)

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,543 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5543 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 $78

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

Truckee to San Jose Train

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

Best price found

10/21

$86

10/22

$86

Today

$86

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10/25

$86

10/26

$141

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$86

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The cheapest trip from Truckee to San Jose, US was searched and found on Oct 21, 2025 with a price of $86

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

You can expect to pay from $86 to $352 for a train ticket from Truckee to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $86 which is on 2025-10-25.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Truckee and San Jose is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Jose.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to San Jose you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Truckee and San Jose, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Truckee to San Jose, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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