How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to Austin?

The cheapest coach tickets from San Jose to Austin start from £111. The average price for this route is around £199. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from San Jose to Austin?

The average bus journey time from San Jose to Austin is 2d 5h, covering a distance of 1463 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1d 15h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the San Jose to Austin route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus , Greyhound .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Jose to Austin?

The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Austin at 00:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:10.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Austin?

A bus journey from San Jose to Austin produces an estimated 59 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from San Jose to Austin?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to Austin?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Jose to Austin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Jose to Austin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus San Jose to Austin from £232 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Jose to Austin on 1 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	09:25	Diridon Station	1d 15h	03:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	CheapestFastest
	04:30	Diridon Station	3d 12h	18:35	Austin, TX	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	00:55	Diridon Station	1d 19h	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	00:55	Diridon Station	2d 6h	08:55	Downtown Austin	No tags
	04:30	Diridon Station	3d 12h	18:35	Austin, TX	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Austin on 2 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	09:25	Diridon Station	2d 8h	19:35	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	09:25	Diridon Station	1d 15h	03:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
	04:30	Diridon Station	3d 12h	18:35	Austin, TX	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	00:55	Diridon Station	1d 19h	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	00:55	Diridon Station	2d 6h	08:55	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Austin on 3 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:25	Diridon Station	2d 5h	17:15	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	09:25	Diridon Station	1d 15h	03:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
	06:20	Diridon Station	2d 1h	09:24	Austin, TX	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	00:55	Diridon Station	1d 19h	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	00:55	Diridon Station	2d 6h	08:55	Downtown Austin	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:46 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Jose to Austin

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 1 day, 20 hours 58 minutes and with fares starting at just £331, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 20hAverage duration

1462 milesDistance

215kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£111 - £316	Average duration2d 5h	CO₂ emissions 59kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£331 - £376	Average duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 215kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Austin?

Stops in San Jose

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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B
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

Stops in Austin

A
Greyhound Station
916 E Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78752, USA
B
Airport Blvd
2001 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, USA
C
Brazos St
35 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
D
Ben White Bd & I-35
711 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,474 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from San Jose, US to Austin, TX, US

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to Austin?
The cheapest coach tickets from San Jose to Austin start from £111. The average price for this route is around £199. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from San Jose to Austin?
The average bus journey time from San Jose to Austin is 2d 5h, covering a distance of 1463 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1d 15h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the San Jose to Austin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Jose to Austin?
The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Austin at 00:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:10.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Austin?
A bus journey from San Jose to Austin produces an estimated 59 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from San Jose to Austin?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to Austin?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Jose to Austin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Jose to Austin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

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28/11

£377

Today

£483

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01/12

£340

02/12

£340

03/12

£232

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £232

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Jose, US to Austin, TX, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £232 to £2,159 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £232, which is on 2025-12-03.