Bus from Austin, TX, US to San Jose, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Austin to San Jose on January 15
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Downtown Austin
Diridon StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Diridon StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Austin South Congress
Diridon StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 4:02 PM CST.

Get from Austin to San Jose

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 8 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $343, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
2d 8hAverage Duration
2360 kmDistance
59kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Austin, TX, 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Austin to San Jose?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Austin to San Jose start from $343. The average price for this route is around $529. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Austin to San Jose?

    The average bus travel time from Austin to San Jose is 2d 8h, covering a distance of 2360 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 17h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Austin to San Jose route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Austin to San Jose?

    The earliest bus departs from Austin to San Jose at 8:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Austin to San Jose?

    A bus trip from Austin to San Jose generates an estimated 59 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Austin to San Jose?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87500 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Austin to San Jose?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Valley Transit has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Austin to San Jose?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Austin to San Jose?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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
01-12
$538
01-13
$692
Today
$390
01-15
$475
01-16
$485
01-17
$566
01-18
No data
01-19
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Jan 14, 2026 with a price of $390

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

You can expect to pay from $390 to $692 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $475 which is on 2026-01-15.

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