What is the travel distance from San Jose to San Antonio?

The distance between the two cities is 1451 miles (2339 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to San Antonio?

The majority of buses traveling from San Jose to San Antonio start their journey at Diridon Station and wind up at San Antonio Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Antonio?

Once in San Antonio, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Natural Bridge Caverns, SeaWorld San Antonio, Japanese Tea Garden, Morgan's Wonderland Ultra-Accessible Fun Park and Tower of the Americas.

Bus San Jose to San Antonio from $314 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to San Antonio on November 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	Diridon Station	1d 13h	12:25am	San Antonio Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	4:30am	Diridon Station	3d 15h	10:16pm	San Antonio Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 20h	11:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
	4:30am	Diridon Station	3d 15h	10:16pm	San Antonio Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Antonio on November 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	5:35am	Diridon Station	2d 5h	12:55pm	San Antonio Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 20h	11:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	Fastest
	4:30am	Diridon Station	3d 15h	10:16pm	San Antonio Station	No tags
	4:30am	Diridon Station	3d 15h	10:16pm	San Antonio Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to San Antonio

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Antonio. The journey takes about 1 day, 20 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 20hAverage Duration

1449 milesDistance

58kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$128 - $437	Average Duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 58kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$296 - $1,458	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 213kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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.

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

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and San Antonio?

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Stops in San Antonio

A - San Antonio Bus Station

B - Tornado I-35

C - San Antonio, TX

D - 4407 S PanAm Expy #101

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

What is the travel distance from San Jose to San Antonio?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to San Antonio?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Antonio?

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to San Antonio, US was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $409

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 San Antonio, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $409 to $1,465 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to San Antonio, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $438 which is on 2025-11-13.