The average train between San Jose and San Diego–Tijuana takes 19h 49m and the fastest train takes 19h 44m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from San Jose to San Diego–Tijuana. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between San Jose and San Diego–Tijuana. The earliest departure is at 10:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Jose is at 10:26 AM which arrives into San Diego–Tijuana at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 19h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from San Jose to San Diego–Tijuana. However, there are services departing from San Jose station and arriving at San Diego–Tijuana station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 49m.
San Jose to San Diego–Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose to San Diego–Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The distance between San Jose and San Diego–Tijuana is 693.5 km. The road distance is 910 km.
You can take a train from San Jose to San Ysidro Station via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 15h 29m.
