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Routes | 43 |
Trips per day | 191 |
train lines | 3 |
Stations | 1 |
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City Information
San Jose is located in the heart of the world-famous Silicon Valley in California’s Bay Area. It is the largest city in Northern California and, as such, it is the area’s cultural, political and financial center.
While you’re in San Jose, make sure to check out the city’s various museums. Since you’re in the world’s foremost technology hub, the Tech Museum of Innovation is a must-visit. And since you’re on the West Coast, you should stop by the San Jose Museum of Art that features the largest permanent collection of works from West Coast artists.
Thanks to its mild California climate, San Jose is one of the best cities in the U.S. for outdoor activities, and due to its largely younger-leaning population, it offers quite the vibrant nightlife. In fact, San Jose is among the biggest party hubs in America.
San Jose is served by various bus carriers and has several Amtrak stops within its vicinity. In addition, the city’s airport is located right near the downtown area, which makes travel to and from San Jose a breeze.
Station Information
Diridon Station opened in 1935 with architecture inspired by the Italian Renaissance, and today is a vital part of Silicon Valley’s transportation system. Diridon Station connects Amtrak train service to local commuter service like the Caltrain and VTA Light Rail. The station is also a major hub for bus transit on Amtrak Thruway and Greyhound buses. With paid parking onsite, bicycle racks, and accessible entrances, travelers can easily reach the station from nearby downtown San Jose. As a bonus, food trucks frequently set up outside the station to provide delicious cheap eats for passengers.
Popular train stations in San Jose:
Diridon Caltrain Station - 65 Cahill St
What train companies travel to San Jose, California?
Located in California, San Jose is accessible by train from 43 other cities. You can choose from 191 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to San Jose on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
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Train companies serving San Jose
Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Coast Starlight | 28 | 10h 36m | £45.19 |
Amtrak | 22 | 16h 40m | £75.18 |
Amtrak Capitol Corridor | 15 | 1h 48m | £18.21 |
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The main train station in San Jose is Diridon Caltrain Station - 65 Cahill St. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around San Jose.
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Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Stockton | 14h 59m | £55.97 |
Emeryville | 11h 1m | £51.05 |
Oakland | 11h 45m | £90.62 |
Los Angeles | 1d 11h 22m | £140.85 |
Sacramento | 8h 1m | £48.93 |
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