Train from Houston, US to San Jose, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Houston to San Jose on January 26
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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 the 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$137 - $575Average Duration2d
64kg CO₂e
Average Price$228 - $441Average Duration2d 2h
236kg CO₂e

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

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

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

    The cheapest train tickets from Houston to San Jose start from $228. The average price for this train route is around $298. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train ride duration from Houston to San Jose is 2d 2h, covering a distance of 1605 miles (2589 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the Houston to San Jose route?

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

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

    The earliest train departs from Houston to San Jose at 6:55pm. And the latest train departs at 6:55pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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01/24
$307
01/25
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$270
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01/28
$234
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01/31
$234
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Jan 28, 2026 with a price of $234

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

You can expect to pay from $234 to $1,447 for a train 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 $234 which is on 2026-01-28.

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