How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to Seattle?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to Seattle start from $152. The average price for this route is around $224. 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 San Jose to Seattle?

The average bus travel time from San Jose to Seattle is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 1149 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 15m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the San Jose to Seattle route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Jose to Seattle?

The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Seattle at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Seattle?

A bus trip from San Jose to Seattle generates an estimated 29 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 San Jose to Seattle?

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 San Jose to Seattle?

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 San Jose to Seattle?

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 San Jose to Seattle?

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 San Jose to Seattle from $184 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Jose to Seattle on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:35am	Diridon Station	19h 15m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for San Jose to Seattle on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:35am	Diridon Station	19h 15m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Seattle on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:35am	Diridon Station	19h 15m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Seattle on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:35am	Diridon Station	19h 15m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Seattle on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:35am	Diridon Station	19h 15m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Seattle on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:35am	Diridon Station	19h 15m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Seattle on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:35am	Diridon Station	19h 15m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Seattle on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:35am	Diridon Station	19h 15m	12:50am	Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:00pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	1d 12h	1:50pm	University of Washington	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 6:57 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Seattle

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Seattle. The journey takes about 23 hours 53 minutes, and with fares starting at just $167, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

23h 53mAverage Duration

1143 kmDistance

104kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$152 - $652	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$167 - $386	Average Duration23h 53m	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Seattle?

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

Stops in Seattle

A
Greyhound Station
503 S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle, WA 98134, USA
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B
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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C
Washington State Convention Center
705 Pike St, Seattle WA 98101, USA, , Pick-up is at the Charter Bus Loading Zone on 8th Avenue at the corner of 8th Ave. and Pike Street.
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D
Pier 91
2001 W Garfield St, Seattle WA 98119, USA
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E
Pier 66
2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98121, USA
F
International District
700-822 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,464 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to Seattle 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 San Jose to Seattle?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to Seattle start from $152. The average price for this route is around $224. 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 San Jose to Seattle?
The average bus travel time from San Jose to Seattle is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 1149 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 15m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the San Jose to Seattle route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Jose to Seattle?
The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Seattle at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Seattle?
A bus trip from San Jose to Seattle generates an estimated 29 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 San Jose to Seattle?
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 San Jose to Seattle?
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 San Jose to Seattle?
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 San Jose to Seattle?
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.

Best price found

11-25

$491

11-26

$494

Today

$462

11-28

$326

11-29

$469

11-30

$397

12-01

$283

12-02

$237

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Seattle was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $237

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 Seattle, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $237 to $494 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Seattle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $237 which is on 2025-12-02.