Bus from Houston, US to San Jose, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from Houston to San Jose on 28 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Houston Bus Station
Diridon StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Amtrak Station
Diridon StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Houston Bus Station
Diridon StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Gray & Smith
Diridon StationNo tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
Diridon StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 20:00 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Houston to San Jose

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 2 days, 5 minutes and with fares starting at just €119, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
2d Average duration
2596 kmDistance
65kgCO₂ emissions
Average price€119 - €506Average duration2d
65kg CO₂e
Average price€197 - €497Average duration2d 2h
236kg CO₂e

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

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Houston to San Jose?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Houston to San Jose start from €119. The average price for this route is around €219. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Houston to San Jose?

    The average bus journey time from Houston to San Jose is 2d , covering a distance of 2596 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 1d 17h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Houston to San Jose route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus, Valley Transit.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Houston to San Jose?

    The earliest bus departs from Houston to San Jose at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 18:55.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to San Jose?

    A bus journey from Houston to San Jose produces an estimated 65 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best bus company from Houston to San Jose?

    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 5733 reviews.

  7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to San Jose?

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

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Houston to San Jose?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to San Jose?

    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
25/01
€184
26/01
€463
Today
€263
28/01
€345
29/01
€207
30/01
€218
31/01
€207
01/02
€216
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on 25 Jan 2026 with a price of €184

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

You can expect to pay from €184 to €1,127 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €207, which is on 2026-01-31.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Houston, US to San Jose, US?

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