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

The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to San Jose start from $137. The average price for this route is around $294. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Houston to San Jose?

The average bus trip duration from Houston to San Jose is 2d , covering a distance of 1600 miles (2580 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 17h and is operated by Greyhound .

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 .

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 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 6:55pm.

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

A bus trip from Houston to San Jose generates an estimated 64 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What 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.

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

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from Houston to San Jose?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Houston to San Jose?

According to Busbud traveler 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 Houston to San Jose from $134 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Houston to San Jose on January 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:50pm	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	2d	5:00pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55pm	Houston Bus Station	2d	5:00pm	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	2d 1h	5:00pm	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:35pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2d 1h	5:00pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to San Jose on January 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	2d	5:25am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:15pm	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	1d 17h	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:45pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 17h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 18h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	Houston Bus Station	2d 12h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 6:30 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go 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 $137, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

2d Average Duration

1600 milesDistance

64kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$137 - $575	Average Duration2d	CO₂ emissions 64kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$228 - $441	Average Duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 236kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Houston and San Jose?

Stops in Houston

A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA
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B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
D
Harrisburg Senda Station
7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
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E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,517 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512,154 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Valley Transit

3/539 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3

Wifi2.8

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Houston to San Jose?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to San Jose start from $137. The average price for this route is around $294. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Houston to San Jose?
The average bus trip duration from Houston to San Jose is 2d , covering a distance of 1600 miles (2580 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 17h and is operated by Greyhound.
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.
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 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 6:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to San Jose?
A bus trip from Houston to San Jose generates an estimated 64 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What 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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to San Jose?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Houston to San Jose?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Houston to San Jose?
According to Busbud traveler 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

01/24

$416

01/25

$213

Today

$535

01/27

$304

01/28

$311

01/29

$240

01/30

$252

01/31

$239

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Jan 25, 2026 with a price of $213

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 $213 to $1,427 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 $239 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.