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How to get fromAustin to San Joseby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Austin to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane AUS - SJC
    5h 19m
    $174–805

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane AUS - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 24m
    $126–523

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    40h 40m
    $397–647

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Tucson to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    46h 57m
    $441–813

  5. Drive 1,683.7 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to San Josecar car 1,683.7 mi
    27h 21m
    $308–444

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane AUS - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    6h 10m
    $199–864

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    47h 8m
    $634–1,253

Austin to San Jose by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration46h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$441Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,483.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to San Jose Diridon Station via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 40h 40m.

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