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 $562. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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 .

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bus New York City to San Jose from $371 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for New York City to San Jose on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:00am	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	3d 21h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:00am	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	3d 21h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:00pm	GW Bridge	3d 12h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:00pm	Chinatown	3d 11h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	3d 9h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No 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	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$248 - $1,346	Average Duration3d 11h	CO₂ emissions 103kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$376 - $5,511	Average Duration4d 4h	CO₂ emissions 373kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New York City and San Jose?

Stops in New York City

A
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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B
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Stops in San Jose

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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B
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,492 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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.

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 $562. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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The cheapest trip from New York City to San Jose, US was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $565

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 $565 to $565 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 $565 which is on 2025-12-02.