Find coaches from San Francisco, US to San Jose, US

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Next departures from San Francisco to San Jose on 14 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
409 Townsend St, SF
Diridon StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
Diridon StationNo tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Diridon StationNo tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Diridon StationNo tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Diridon StationNo tags

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Bus San Francisco, US to San Jose, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$17
Average bus trip duration1h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure08:20
Distance42 miles
Latest bus departure23:25

San Francisco to San Jose Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco, US - San Jose, US

  1. What's the distance between San Francisco and San Jose by coach?

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

  2. What is the best way to go from San Francisco to San Jose without a car?

    You can travel to San Jose from San Francisco by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11/10
US$15
12/10
US$17
Today
US$12
14/10
US$11
15/10
US$10
16/10
US$10
17/10
US$13
18/10
US$10
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on 18 Oct 2025 with a price of US$10

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

You can expect to pay from US$10 to US$160 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$10, which is on 2025-10-18.

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.

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 San Francisco and San Jose!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Francisco to San Jose, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Francisco to San Jose will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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