CA → CA · about 43 miles
San Jose to Berkeley train schedule
Amtrak runs 49 direct trains a week from San Jose to Berkeley. The fastest takes 1 hour 19 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:18 AM and the last at 8:05 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 49
- Fastest trip
- 1h 19m
- First train
- 6:18 AM
- Last train
- 8:05 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from San Jose and arrives at Berkeley Amtrak. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:18 AM | 7:51 AM | 1h 33m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:38 AM | 10:12 AM | 1h 34m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:50 AM | 10:11 AM | 1h 21m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:35 AM | 11:56 AM | 1h 21m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:50 AM | 12:11 PM | 1h 21m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:50 PM | 2:11 PM | 1h 21m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:50 PM | 4:11 PM | 1h 21m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:50 PM | 4:16 PM | 1h 26m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:17 PM | 5:37 PM | 1h 20m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:50 PM | 6:11 PM | 1h 21m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:25 PM | 6:52 PM | 1h 27m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:50 PM | 7:14 PM | 1h 24m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:55 PM | 8:18 PM | 1h 23m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:05 PM | 9:24 PM | 1h 19m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in San Jose Where you get off in Berkeley The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in San Jose
Where the train stops in Berkeley
Return trip: Berkeley to San Jose
Questions
How long is the train from San Jose to Berkeley?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 19 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 21 minutes.
What time is the first train from San Jose to Berkeley?
The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 8:05 PM (Thu, Fri).
Which rail companies go from San Jose to Berkeley?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in San Jose?
Trains to Berkeley leave from San Jose bus stop.