- Distance: 37.8 mi
- Duration: 1h
The average train between San Jose and South San Francisco takes 1h and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from San Jose to South 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between San Jose and South San Francisco. The earliest departure is at 4:43 AM at night, and the last departure from San Jose is at 11:30 PM which arrives into South San Francisco at 12:32 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Jose station and arriving at South San Francisco station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h.
San Jose to South San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound station.
San Jose to South San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.
The distance between San Jose and South San Francisco is 57.2 km. The road distance is 61 km.
Caltrain operates a train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 2m.
