Find coaches from New York City to San Jose, US

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Next departures from New York City to San Jose on 11 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
New York Port Authority
Diridon StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
GW Bridge
Diridon StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Chinatown
Diridon StationNo tags
Greyhound
New York Port Authority
Diridon StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Diridon StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to San Jose

Bus
Average priceUS$184 - US$571Average duration3d 9h
103kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$641 - US$896Average duration3d 7h
373kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to San Jose

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 3 days, 9 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$184, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
3d 9hAverage duration
US$184Cheapest ticket
103kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York City to San Jose, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$465
Average bus trip duration3d 9h
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure05:30
Distance2545 miles
Latest bus departure23:45

New York City to San Jose Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New York City - San Jose, US

  1. How far is San Jose from New York City by coach?

    The distance between New York City and San Jose by coach is approximately 2547 miles (4108 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from New York City to San Jose without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between New York City and San Jose!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from New York City to San Jose, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from New York City to San Jose.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from New York City to San Jose, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to San Jose, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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