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Irvine to San Jose trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Irvine and San Jose takes 13h 44m and the fastest train takes 11h 26m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Irvine to San Jose. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 44m
Duration
462 mi
Distance
$290
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Irvine to San Jose train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Irvine and San Jose. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 6:28 PM which arrives into San Jose at 7:46 PM. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 13h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak25h 18m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak11h 26m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak11h 26m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak11h 26m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak11h 26m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak11h 26m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Irvine to San Jose? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 461.6 mi
  • Duration: 13h 44m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Tustin to San Jose via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 11h 59m.

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