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San Jose, CA to San Francisco trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between San Jose, CA and San Francisco takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from San Jose, CA to San Francisco. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 16m
Duration
47 mi
Distance
$11
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

San Jose, CA to San Francisco train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between San Jose, CA and San Francisco. The earliest departure is at 4:43 AM at night, and the last departure from San Jose, CA is at 11:30 PM which arrives into San Francisco at 12:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 46.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 16m

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

Caltrain operates a train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–12 and the journey takes 1h 18m.

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