Bus Tickets from San Jose, US to San Francisco, US

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Next departures for San Jose to San Francisco on November 11
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
    		Diridon Station
    		409 Townsend St, SFCheapestFastest
    Greyhound Lines, Inc.
      		Diridon Station
      		San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
      Amtrak
        		Diridon Station
        		Mission St & Fremont StNo tags

        Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:31 PM PST.

        Get from San Jose to San Francisco

        This route is served by bus only

        The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

        5bus per day
        1hAverage Duration
        66 kmDistance
        2kgCO₂ emissions

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

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

          The distance between San Jose and San Francisco is approximately 68 km (42 miles).

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

          Buses departing from Diridon Station in San Jose will take you to Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) in San Francisco.

        Find cheapest prices for buses

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

        Best price found
        11-06
        $17
        11-07
        $15
        Today
        $17
        11-09
        $17
        11-10
        $18
        11-11
        $18
        11-12
        $18
        11-13
        $17
        busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Nov 7, 2025 with a price of $15

        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 San Francisco, US, as early as possible.

        You can expect to pay from $15 to $71 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-09.

        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.

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