Bus Tickets from San Jose, US to Sacramento, US

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Sacramento on October 12
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Diridon Station
Greyhound Sacramento StationCheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Diridon Station
Greyhound Sacramento StationNo tags
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Sacramento Valley StationNo tags
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Sacramento Valley StationNo tags
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Sacramento Valley StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Sacramento

Bus
Average PriceUS$21 - US$49Average Duration4h
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$33 - US$85Average Duration3h 7m
13kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to Sacramento

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 4 hours, and with fares starting at just US$21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
4hAverage Duration
US$21Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Jose, US to Sacramento, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$29
Average Bus Trip Duration4h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure4:30am
Distance145 km
Latest bus departure2:15pm

San Jose to Sacramento Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from San Jose to Sacramento, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Jose, US - Sacramento, US

  1. What is the distance between San Jose and Sacramento?

    The distance between San Jose and Sacramento is approximately 143 km (89 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Jose to Sacramento?

    Buses departing from Diridon Station in San Jose will take you to Greyhound Sacramento Station in Sacramento.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10-07
US$38
10-08
US$38
Today
US$33
10-10
US$38
10-11
US$38
10-12
US$31
10-13
US$27
10-14
US$24
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Oct 14, 2025 with a price of US$24

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

You can expect to pay from US$24 to US$159 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$24 which is on 2025-10-14.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose, US to Sacramento, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to San Jose, US by bus?

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