Bus from New York City to San Jose, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for New York City to San Jose on December 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
NYC Chinatown Lucky Star
Diridon StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
NYC Chinatown Lucky Star
Diridon StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
GW Bridge
Diridon StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Chinatown
Diridon StationNo tags
GreyhoundBus
New York Port Authority
Diridon StationNo tags

Compare 2 ways to go from New York City 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 days, 11 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $248, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
3d 11hAverage Duration
4104 kmDistance
103kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$248 - $1,344Average Duration3d 11h
103kg CO₂e
Average Price$376 - $5,501Average Duration4d 4h
373kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City 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 New York City to San Jose?

    The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to San Jose start from $248. The average price for this route is around $561. 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 New York City to San Jose?

    The average bus travel time from New York City to San Jose is 3d 11h, covering a distance of 4104 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 23h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the New York City to San Jose route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from New York City to San Jose at 1:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to San Jose?

    A bus trip from New York City to San Jose generates an estimated 103 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 New York City 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 87387 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City 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 New York City 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 New York City 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.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to San Jose, US was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $564

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

You can expect to pay from $564 to $564 for a bus ticket from New York City to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $564 which is on 2025-12-02.

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