Find trains from San Jose to Los Angeles

The fastest journey time from San Jose to Los Angeles is 9h 00m. Travel time typically varies by up to 0h 59m, depending on your train details. Consider Amtrak for the quickest available option to your destination.

You can find train tickets for Amtrak which service this route currently. Amtrak is the cheapest option recently available with prices starting at $108 round-trip.

The distance between San Jose and Los Angeles is about 302.4 mi in a straight line. The train route will be significantly longer to account for any stops and obstacles. The train takes 9h 00m, typically.

Taking a train from San Jose to Los Angeles has a carbon footprint of about 68lb. Carbon emissions for flights between these two cities are around 357lb. The carbon footprint by bus can vary, but is around 43lb.

At 1h 18m, choosing to opt for a flight from San Jose to Los Angeles for this trip versus opting for a train from San Jose to Los Angeles or a bus from San Jose to Los Angeles can save you time on travel.

Planning to book a bus from San Jose to Los Angeles can be a safe bet when looking for a low-cost deal to your destination. Currently, a flight and a train are priced higher than the cost of a bus. You can search prices for a flight from San Jose starting at $76 to Los Angeles or a train from San Jose to Los Angeles starting at $108 if that is your preferred method of transportation.