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Menlo Park to San Jose trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Menlo Park and San Jose takes 32 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Menlo Park 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.

32 min
Duration
18 mi
Distance
$6
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Menlo Park to San Jose train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Menlo Park and San Jose. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Menlo Park is at 11:42 PM which arrives into San Jose at 12:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 32 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 32 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 31 min • Direct
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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 31 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 31 min • Direct
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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 32 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 32 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 31 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 31 min • Direct
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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 31 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 31 min • Direct
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    train train 32 min • Direct
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    train train 31 min • Direct
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    train train 43 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Menlo Park to San Jose.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 18.1 mi
  • Duration: 32 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from Menlo Park Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 31 min.

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