Bus from Vancouver, CA to San Jose, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Vancouver to San Jose on January 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Pacific Central Station
Diridon StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Pacific Central Station
Diridon StationNo tags
FlixBus + FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vancouver (Pacific Central Station)
Diridon StationNo tags
Amtrak
Pacific Central Station
Diridon StationNo tags
Amtrak
Pacific Central Station
Diridon StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 11:29 PM PST.

Get from Vancouver to San Jose

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 20 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $178, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 20hAverage Duration
1332 kmDistance
33kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vancouver, CA 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Vancouver to San Jose?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Vancouver to San Jose start from $178. The average price for this route is around $388. 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 Vancouver to San Jose?

    The average bus travel time from Vancouver to San Jose is 1d 20h, covering a distance of 1332 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Vancouver to San Jose at 9:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:00pm.

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

    A bus trip from Vancouver to San Jose generates an estimated 33 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 Vancouver to San Jose?

    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 5733 reviews.

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

    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 Vancouver 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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Vancouver to San Jose?

    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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
01-19
$364
01-20
$279
Today
$279
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01-23
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01-24
$279
01-25
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01-26
$255
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Vancouver, CA to San Jose, US was searched and found on Jan 26, 2026 with a price of $255

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

You can expect to pay from $255 to $1,133 for a bus ticket from Vancouver, CA to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $255 which is on 2026-01-26.

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