Bus from Long Beach, CA to San Jose, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Long Beach to San Jose on December 13
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
GreyhoundBus
Long Beach Bus Station
Diridon StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Long Beach Bus Station
Diridon StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Long Beach Bus Station
Diridon StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Long Beach
Diridon StationNo tags
FlixBusBus
Long Beach
Diridon StationNo tags

Get from Long Beach to San Jose

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
12h 40mAverage Duration
518 kmDistance
13kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Long Beach, CA 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 Long Beach to San Jose?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Long Beach to San Jose start from $104. The average price for this route is around $205. 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 Long Beach to San Jose?

    The average bus travel time from Long Beach to San Jose is 12h 40m, covering a distance of 518 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 50m and is operated by Greyhound.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Long Beach to San Jose at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 8:35pm.

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

    A bus trip from Long Beach to San Jose generates an estimated 13 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 Long Beach to San Jose?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.

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

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Long Beach 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 Long Beach 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.

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