What is the distance between Austin and San Jose?

About 1464 miles (2361 km) separate Austin and San Jose.

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

If you're headed to San Jose from Austin, chances are that your bus will leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at Diridon Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in San Jose, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Almaden Quicksilver County Park, Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, Willow Glen, Happy Hollow Park and Zoo and Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph.

Bus Austin to San Jose from $166 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Austin to San Jose on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40pm	Downtown Austin	2d 6h	5:00pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:25pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 17h	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:55pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 23h	5:00pm	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:35pm	Downtown Austin	2d 8h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:10pm	Austin South Congress	2d 6h	5:00pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:04 PM CST.

Get from Austin to San Jose

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $153, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d 22hAverage Duration

1466 milesDistance

59kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 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

3.5/511,348 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.

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

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

Where are the popular stops in Austin and San Jose?

Stops in Austin

A - Greyhound Station

B - Airport Blvd

C - Brazos St

D - Ben White Bd & I-35

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

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$159

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$447

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$166

The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $159

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 $159 to $447 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 $166 which is on 2025-11-22.