Bus from Fresno, US to San Jose, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Fresno to San Jose on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
TufesaBus
E St
Santiago Express San JoseCheapestFastest
TufesaBus
E St
Santiago Express San JoseNo tags
TufesaBus
E St
San Jose, Ca. FronterasNo tags
TufesaBus
E St
San Jose, Ca. FronterasNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Fresno to San Jose

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
3h 25mAverage Duration
199 kmDistance
5kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$81 - $81Average Duration3h 25m
5kg CO₂e
Average Price$83 - $93Average Duration7h 47m
18kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Fresno, US to San Jose, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Fresno to San Jose?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Fresno to San Jose start from $81. The average price for this route is around $81. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Fresno to San Jose?

    The average bus travel time from Fresno to San Jose is 3h 25m, covering a distance of 199 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 5m and is operated by Tufesa.

  3. Which bus companies service the Fresno to San Jose route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Tufesa, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Fresno to San Jose?

    The earliest bus departs from Fresno to San Jose at 1:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Fresno to San Jose?

    A bus trip from Fresno to San Jose generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Fresno to San Jose?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Fresno to San Jose?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tufesa has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Fresno to San Jose?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Fresno to San Jose?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-25
$78
11-26
$78
Today
$78
11-28
$78
11-29
$78
11-30
$78
12-01
$77
12-02
$77
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Fresno, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $77

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

You can expect to pay from $77 to $78 for a bus ticket from Fresno, US to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $77 which is on 2025-12-01.

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