Trains tickets from Salt Lake City to San Jose (CA), US

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TodayJun 8
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from $150
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WedJun 11
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 9 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Central Station
    Arrival time: June 11 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 9 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Central Station
    Arrival time: June 11 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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

Bus
Average Price$83 - $230Average Duration1d 3h
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$121 - $200Average Duration23h 26m
86kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Salt Lake City to San Jose

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 23 hours 26 minutes and with fares starting at just $121, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
23h 26mAverage Duration
$121Cheapest ticket
86kgCO₂ emissions

Train Salt Lake City to San Jose: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$142
Average train trip duration23h 26m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure11:40pm
Distance585 miles (943 km)

Salt Lake City to San Jose Train

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

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06/06
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06/07
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06/09
$143
06/10
$170
06/11
$143
06/12
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06/13
$140
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to San Jose was searched and found on Jun 13, 2025 with a price of $140

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, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $140 to $672 for a train ticket from Salt Lake City to San Jose based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $140 which is on 2025-06-13.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to San Jose, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

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

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Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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