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The average train between Silicon Valley and San Jose takes 28 min and the fastest train takes 21 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Silicon Valley 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Silicon Valley and San Jose. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Silicon Valley is at 11:46 PM which arrives into San Jose at 12:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 28 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound station and arriving at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
Silicon Valley to San Jose train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound station.
Silicon Valley to San Jose train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
The distance between Silicon Valley and San Jose is 25.7 km. The road distance is 28 km.
Caltrain operates a train from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 28 min.
