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Richmond to San Jose train schedule
Amtrak runs 49 direct trains a week from Richmond to San Jose. The fastest takes 1 hour 41 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:48 AM and the last at 6:31 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 49
- Fastest trip
- 1h 41m
- First train
- 5:48 AM
- Last train
- 6:31 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Richmond and arrives at San Jose. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:48 AM | 7:30 AM | 1h 42m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:51 AM | 8:32 AM | 1h 41m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:31 AM | 9:14 AM | 1h 43m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:09 AM | 9:54 AM | 1h 45m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:54 AM | 10:41 AM | 1h 47m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:10 AM | 11:02 AM | 1h 52m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:21 AM | 12:05 PM | 1h 44m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:21 AM | 1:04 PM | 1h 43m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:21 PM | 3:04 PM | 1h 43m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:21 PM | 4:02 PM | 1h 41m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:49 PM | 5:35 PM | 1h 46m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:21 PM | 7:05 PM | 1h 44m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:29 PM | 8:14 PM | 1h 45m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:31 PM | 8:14 PM | 1h 43m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Richmond Where you get off in San Jose The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Richmond
- Richmond Amtrak station Map of Richmond Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in San Jose
Return trip: San Jose to Richmond
Questions
How long is the train from Richmond to San Jose?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 41 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 44 minutes.
What time is the first train from Richmond to San Jose?
The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 6:31 PM (Sat & Sun).
Which rail companies go from Richmond to San Jose?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Richmond?
Trains to San Jose leave from Richmond Amtrak station.