Trains tickets from Houston, US to San Jose (CA), US

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Next departures to San Jose

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to San Jose.

Average Price$125 - $468Average Duration1d 22h
64kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$263 - $393Average Duration2d 2h
236kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Houston to San Jose

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
1d 22hAverage Duration
$125Cheapest ticket
64kgCO₂ emissions

Train Houston to San Jose: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$347
Average train trip duration2d 2h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:55pm
Distance1605 miles (2588 km)

Houston to San Jose Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston to San Jose was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $296

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Houston to San Jose, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $296 to $1,098 for a train ticket from Houston to San Jose based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $296 which is on 2025-04-26.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Houston and San Jose is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Jose.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to San Jose, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Houston and San Jose compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Houston to San Jose while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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