Bus San Jose, CA to Austin: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Jose, CA to Austin

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Jose, CA to Austin from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

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$208

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Thursday

$279

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	51h 25m	5:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:00 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$208	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/6/2025 5:35:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $208 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 25m
Greyhound US	43h 5m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	10:00 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$223	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:55:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $223 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 5m
Greyhound US	54h 20m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	9:15 AM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Economy	$224	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:55:00 AM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $224 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 20m
Greyhound US	54h 40m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	9:35 AM	Austin	North Austin/The Domain	Economy	$224	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:55:00 AM to North Austin/The Domain, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $224 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	39h 35m	9:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	3:00 AM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$279	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/11/2025 9:25:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $279 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 35m
FlixBus	54h 10m	9:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	5:35 PM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Economy	$281	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/11/2025 9:25:00 AM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $281 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 10m
FlixBus	53h 50m	9:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	5:15 PM	Austin	North Austin/The Domain	Economy	$281	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/11/2025 9:25:00 AM to North Austin/The Domain, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $281 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 50m
Greyhound US	43h 10m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	10:05 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$287	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/11/2025 12:55:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $287 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 10m
Greyhound US	53h 35m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	8:30 AM	Austin	Tornado & El Expreso	Economy	$296	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/11/2025 12:55:00 AM to Tornado & El Expreso, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $296 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from San Jose, CA to Austin via Glendale, AZ, you can save more than $60? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  57h 50m
  
  0
  
  11:10 PM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  11:59 PM
  
  Glendale, AZ
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $81
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/9/2025 11:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Glendale, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 49m
- Busbud
  
  33h 55m
  
  0
  
  12:05 AM
  
  Glendale, AZ
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:00 AM
  
  Austin
  5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $138
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Glendale, AZ (USA) at 12/11/2025 12:05:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 55m
Travel time is 16h 15m longer, but you will save $60

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Jose, CA to Austin is $163 on 12/2/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Jose, CA and Austin

See here how frequent the connections between San Jose, CA and Austin are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from San Jose, CA to Austin. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between San Jose, CA and Austin.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 7 buses from San Jose, CA to Austin, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Jose, CA and Austin, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Jose, CA to Austin

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from San Jose, CA to Austin in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Austin starting from $163!

Cheapest Bus	$163
Fastest Bus	41h 35m
Earliest Bus	12:55 AM
Latest Bus	9:25 AM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	1,465.5 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from San Jose, CA to Austin

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Jose, CA for Austin: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$208

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

$279

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from San Jose, CA to Austin

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Austin, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $208, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Jose, CA to Austin. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $279.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Jose, CA to Austin, with $208. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $279.

How to save money travelling from San Jose, CA to Austin

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Jose, CA to Austin in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Jose, CA to Austin, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from San Jose, CA to Austin are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Jose, CA and Austin

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in San Jose, CA and Austin.

Bus Stop

McLaughlin & William Bus Stop

E William St 1118

Tamien

East side pickup area

Diridon Station

Cahill St 65

King & Virginia

5119 Eastside Bus Plaza

Eastside Bus Plaza 5203

Academy Sports & Outdoors

Brazos St

RedCoach Stop

Lakeline Station

Lyndhurst St 13701

Blanton Museum of Art

Martin Luther King Drive

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Jose, CA to Austin

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from San Jose, CA to Austin? Or which bus companies serve the route San Jose, CA to Austin? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Jose, CA to Austin bus

How much does a San Jose, CA Austin bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $163 and takes 53h 25m to reach Austin. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Jose, CA to Austin?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $163 and $299. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Austin.

On average, how many connections are available from San Jose, CA to Austin each day?

Every day, the San Jose, CA to Austin bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from San Jose, CA to Austin take?

The fastest bus from San Jose, CA to Austin is offered by FlixBus and takes 41h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $279. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Jose, CA to Austin?

The earliest bus arriving in Austin from San Jose, CA starts at 12:55 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from San Jose, CA to Austin?

The latest bus trip departing from San Jose, CA for Austin starts at 9:25 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the San Jose, CA Austin route?

When traveling by bus from San Jose, CA to Austin, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose, CA and Austin?

You can check all the direct connections between San Jose, CA and Austin by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the San Jose, CA to Austin bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the San Jose, CA Austin bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Jose, CA Austin bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Jose, CA to Austin on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Jose, CA to Austin

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to San Jose, CA and to Austin

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Jose, CA and to Austin. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!