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Sacramento to San Jose train schedule
Amtrak runs 56 direct trains a week from Sacramento to San Jose. The fastest takes 3 hours 9 minutes; the first train leaves at 4:20 AM and the last at 5:03 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 56
- Fastest trip
- 3h 09m
- First train
- 4:20 AM
- Last train
- 5:03 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Sacramento 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:20 AM | 7:30 AM | 3h 10m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:23 AM | 8:32 AM | 3h 09m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:03 AM | 9:14 AM | 3h 11m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:43 AM | 9:54 AM | 3h 11m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:48 AM | 10:14 AM | 3h 26m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:26 AM | 10:41 AM | 3h 15m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:41 AM | 11:02 AM | 3h 21m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:53 AM | 12:05 PM | 3h 12m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:53 AM | 1:04 PM | 3h 11m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:53 AM | 3:04 PM | 3h 11m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:53 PM | 4:02 PM | 3h 09m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:23 PM | 5:35 PM | 3h 12m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:53 PM | 7:05 PM | 3h 12m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:01 PM | 8:14 PM | 3h 13m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:03 PM | 8:14 PM | 3h 11m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Sacramento Where you get off in San Jose The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Sacramento
Where the train stops in San Jose
Return trip: San Jose to Sacramento
Questions
How long is the train from Sacramento to San Jose?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 9 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 11 minutes.
What time is the first train from Sacramento to San Jose?
The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 5:03 PM (Sat & Sun).
Which rail companies go from Sacramento to San Jose?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Sacramento?
Trains to San Jose leave from Sacramento Amtrak station.