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Trip Overview

The train between San Clemente and San Jose takes 12h 26m. There is at least one train per day from San Clemente 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.

12h 26m
Duration
487 mi
Distance
$312
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

San Clemente to San Jose train times

Trains run once daily between San Clemente and San Jose. The service departs San Clemente at 7:20 AM in the morning, which arrives into San Jose at 19:46:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Clemente 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: 486.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 26m

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

You can take a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Jose via Los Angeles in around 12h 32m.

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