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How to get fromSan Jose to San Antonioby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from San Jose to San Antonio by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane SJC - SAT
    6h 52m
    $164–704

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Tucsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tucson to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    35h 30m
    $291–422

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    40h 45m
    $585–1,228

  4. Drive 1,658.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to San Antoniocar car 1,658.4 mi
    26h 42m
    $303–438

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane SFO - SAT
    6h 28m
    $168–232

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane OAK - SAT
    7h 53m
    $181–764

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SJC - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 35m
    $176–730

  8. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane OAK - AUS
    3. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 26m
    $192–789

  9. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SFO - AUS
    3. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 36m
    $169–697

  10. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus La
    3. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    36h 33m
    $244–457

San Jose to San Antonio by train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration40h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$585Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,462.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Fronteras to San Antonio Bus Station via Tucson, El Paso, and El Paso Bus Station in around 35h 30m.

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