Bus from San Jose, US to St. Louis: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to St. Louis on January 31
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Gateway StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Diridon Station
Saint Louis (Lambert Field)Fastest
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Gateway StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Diridon Station
Gateway StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to St. Louis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 2 days, 4 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $371, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
2d 4hAverage Duration
2769 kmDistance
69kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$371 - $633Average Duration2d 4h
69kg CO₂e
Average Price$462 - $3,312Average Duration2d 14h
252kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to St. Louis 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 San Jose to St. Louis?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to St. Louis start from $371. The average price for this route is around $462. 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 San Jose to St. Louis?

    The average bus travel time from San Jose to St. Louis is 2d 4h, covering a distance of 2769 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 1h and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Jose to St. Louis route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Jose to St. Louis?

    The earliest bus departs from San Jose to St. Louis at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 9:25am.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to St. Louis?

    A bus trip from San Jose to St. Louis generates an estimated 69 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 San Jose to St. Louis?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5752 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to St. Louis?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Jose to St. Louis?

    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 San Jose to St. Louis?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to St. Louis was searched and found on Jan 31, 2026 with a price of $425

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 St. Louis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $425 to $1,394 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $425 which is on 2026-01-31.

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