The average train between Vancouver and San Jose takes 42h 50m and the fastest train takes 41h 29m. There is at least one train per day from Vancouver 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 once daily between Vancouver and San Jose. The earliest departure is at 4:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Vancouver is at 4:45 PM which arrives into San Jose at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 42h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vancouver to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Vancouver station and arriving at San Jose station via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 50m.
Vancouver to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver station.
Vancouver to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
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The distance between Vancouver and San Jose is 1,331.7 km. The road distance is 1,770 km.
You can take a train from Vancouver to San Jose via Seattle in around 29h 44m.