Bus from San Francisco, US to San Jose, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from San Francisco to San Jose on 7 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
Diridon StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
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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Get from San Francisco to San Jose

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
1hAverage duration
41 milesDistance
2kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from San Francisco, US to San Jose, US

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

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

    The cheapest coach tickets from San Francisco to San Jose start from £11. The average price for this route is around £14. 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 journey from San Francisco to San Jose?

    The average bus journey time from San Francisco to San Jose is 1h, covering a distance of 41 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 50m and is operated by FlixBus.

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

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

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Francisco to San Jose?

    The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to San Jose at 08:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.

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

    A bus journey from San Francisco to San Jose produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best bus company from San Francisco 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 5627 reviews.

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

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

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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
04/12
£10
05/12
£12
Today
£12
07/12
£10
08/12
£7
09/12
£7
10/12
£7
11/12
£7
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £7

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 £7 to £97 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 £7, which is on 2025-12-09.

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.

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