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Phoenix to San Jose by train

San Jose lies 989 km (615 mi) north-west of Phoenix, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 13 h 23 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,207 km (750 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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PhoenixSan Jose
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population1.7 million997,368
Elevation366 m (1,201 ft)23 m (75 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Phoenix)UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)
Stations on recordUnion Stationnone listed
Postal codes85001–8509895025–95196

Where to book trains from Phoenix to San Jose

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Staying in San Jose

Our booking partner lists 159 places to stay in San Jose. Of the 133 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (73), and 2 are five-star. Across 74 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 43,988 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in San Jose

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Common questions

How far is San Jose from Phoenix?

989 km (615 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Phoenix; by road roughly 1,207 km (750 mi).

How long does it take to get from Phoenix to San Jose by train?

About 13 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Phoenix and San Jose?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

Where can I stay in San Jose?

Our booking partner lists 159 places to stay in San Jose, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.