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

The cheapest train tickets from San Jose to Austin start from R 5 990. The average price for this train route is around R 5 990. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from San Jose to Austin is 1d 20h, covering a distance of 2358 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 20h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Jose to Austin route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Jose to Austin?

The earliest train from San Jose to Austin departs at 10:26. And the latest train departs at 10:26.

Train San Jose to Austin from R 5 527 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Jose to Austin on 22 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		06:40	Diridon Station	3d 9h	18:30	Austin, TX	CheapestFastest
		06:40	Diridon Station	3d 9h	18:30	Austin, TX	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Austin on 24 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:26	Diridon Station	1d 20h	09:24	Austin, TX	CheapestFastest
10:26	Diridon Station	1d 20h	09:24	Austin, TX	No tags
06:40	Diridon Station	3d 9h	18:30	Austin, TX	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 4:09 AM 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 R 5 990, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 20hAverage duration

2358 kmDistance

215kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 3 032 - R 11 125	Average duration2d 5h	CO₂ emissions 59kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 5 990 - R 12 776	Average duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 215kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 655 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5655 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 5 990

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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

How much is the train ticket from San Jose to Austin?
The cheapest train tickets from San Jose to Austin start from R 5 990. The average price for this train route is around R 5 990. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Jose to Austin?
The average train journey time from San Jose to Austin is 1d 20h, covering a distance of 2358 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 20h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Jose to Austin route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Jose to Austin?
The earliest train from San Jose to Austin departs at 10:26. And the latest train departs at 10:26.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

16/12

R 8 891

17/12

R 40 730

Today

R 12 891

19/12

No data

20/12

No data

21/12

R 12 324

22/12

R 9 080

23/12

R 6 506

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on 23 Dec 2025 with a price of R 6 506

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

You can expect to pay from R 6 506 to R 55 525 for a train 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 R 6 506, which is on 2025-12-23.