How much does a bus ticket from San Jose to San Antonio cost?

The bus ticket price from San Jose to San Antonio starts at US$128. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Jose to San Antonio is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

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

The average travel time between San Jose and San Antonio is around 1d 20h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 13h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2339 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between San Jose and San Antonio?

The number of buses from San Jose to San Antonio can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Jose to San Antonio by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from San Jose to San Antonio?

When taking the bus from San Jose to San Antonio, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.

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

Buses travelling between San Jose and San Antonio leave from Diridon Station or Santiago Express San Jose and arrive at San Antonio Bus Station, Tornado I-35, San Antonio, TX.

Bus San Jose to San Antonio from US$147 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Jose to San Antonio on 31 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:10	Diridon Station	1d 21h	05:00	San Antonio Station	Cheapest
	06:20	Diridon Station	1d 21h	05:00	San Antonio Station	Fastest
	06:20	Diridon Station	1d 21h	05:00	San Antonio Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	13:15	Diridon Station	1d 22h	12:55	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
	06:20	Diridon Station	1d 21h	05:00	San Antonio Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to San Antonio on 1 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:35	Diridon Station	1d 17h	00:25	San Antonio Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	04:30	Diridon Station	3d 16h	22:16	San Antonio Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	00:55	Diridon Station	1d 21h	23:50	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	13:15	Diridon Station	1d 22h	12:55	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
	04:30	Diridon Station	3d 16h	22:16	San Antonio Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to San Antonio on 2 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	00:55	Diridon Station	1d 21h	23:50	San Antonio Bus Station	Cheapest
	06:20	Diridon Station	1d 20h	05:00	San Antonio Station	Fastest
	06:20	Diridon Station	1d 20h	05:00	San Antonio Station	No tags
	06:20	Diridon Station	1d 20h	05:00	San Antonio Station	No tags
	04:30	Diridon Station	3d 15h	22:16	San Antonio Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 11:17 AM PDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Jose to San Antonio

We recommend taking the bus

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

2bus per day

1d 20hAverage duration

2337 kmDistance

58kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$128 - US$437	Average duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 58kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$296 - US$1 458	Average duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 213kg CO₂e

Bus San Jose, US to San Antonio, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$198

Average bus trip duration1d 20h

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure00:55

Distance2337 km

Latest bus departure23:10

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 555 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587 341 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 115 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

San Jose to San Antonio Bus

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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 on the trip San Jose, US - San Antonio, US

How much does a bus ticket from San Jose to San Antonio cost?
The bus ticket price from San Jose to San Antonio starts at US$128. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Jose to San Antonio is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from San Jose to San Antonio?
The average travel time between San Jose and San Antonio is around 1d 20h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 13h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2339 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between San Jose and San Antonio?
The number of buses from San Jose to San Antonio can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Jose to San Antonio by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from San Jose to San Antonio?
When taking the bus from San Jose to San Antonio, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to San Antonio?
Buses travelling between San Jose and San Antonio leave from Diridon Station or Santiago Express San Jose and arrive at San Antonio Bus Station, Tornado I-35, San Antonio, TX.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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US$470

29/10

US$294

Today

US$508

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US$200

01/11

US$147

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US$283

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to San Antonio, US was searched and found on 01 Nov 2025 with a price of US$147

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 US$147 to US$1 806 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 US$147, which is on 2025-11-01.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Jose and San Antonio!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Jose to San Antonio, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Jose to San Antonio.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Jose to San Antonio, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose, US to San Antonio, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1d 20h	Avg priceUS$198	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1d 16h	Avg priceUS$333	Daily departures1

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