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

The cheapest train tickets from San Antonio to San Jose start from $235. The average price for this train route is around $344. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average train ride duration from San Antonio to San Jose is 1d 19h, covering a distance of 1450 miles (2339 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 17h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the San Antonio to San Jose route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Antonio to San Jose?

The earliest train departs from San Antonio to San Jose at 2:45am. And the latest train departs at 2:45am.

Train San Antonio to San Jose from $224 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Antonio to San Jose on December 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:45am	San Antonio Station	1d 17h	6:35pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
2:45am	San Antonio Station	1d 19h	7:46pm	Diridon Station	No tags
2:45am	San Antonio Station	1d 19h	7:46pm	Diridon Station	No tags
2:45am	San Antonio Station	1d 19h	7:46pm	Diridon Station	No tags
2:45am	San Antonio Station	1d 17h	6:35pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to San Jose on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:48am	San Antonio Station	3d 17h	10:06pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
		6:48am	San Antonio Station	3d 17h	10:06pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 2:23 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Antonio 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 1 day, 18 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $137, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 18hAverage Duration

1449 milesDistance

58kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$137 - $550	Average Duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 58kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$235 - $1,605	Average Duration1d 19h	CO₂ emissions 213kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,618 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5618 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $234

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Antonio, 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.

How much is the train ticket from San Antonio to San Jose?
The cheapest train tickets from San Antonio to San Jose start from $235. The average price for this train route is around $344. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Antonio to San Jose?
The average train ride duration from San Antonio to San Jose is 1d 19h, covering a distance of 1450 miles (2339 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 17h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the San Antonio to San Jose route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Antonio to San Jose?
The earliest train departs from San Antonio to San Jose at 2:45am. And the latest train departs at 2:45am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/29

No data

11/30

$876

Today

$625

12/02

$392

12/03

$495

12/04

No data

12/05

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12/06

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The cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $392

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

You can expect to pay from $392 to $1,671 for a train ticket from San Antonio, US to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $392 which is on 2025-12-02.