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Today25 Jun
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Next departures to Berkeley

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: Berkeley
    Destination location: Berkeley Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: Berkeley
    Destination location: Berkeley Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Jose to Berkeley

Bus
Average priceUS$16 - US$16Average duration3h 9m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$21 - US$21Average duration1h 20m
6kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Jose to Berkeley

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Berkeley. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day
1h 20mAverage duration
US$21Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Jose to Berkeley: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$16
Average bus trip duration3h 9m
Number of daily buses1.6666666666666667
Earliest bus departure04:30
Distance43 miles

San Jose to Berkeley Bus

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

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

    The distance between San Jose and Berkeley by coach is approximately 43 miles (69 km).

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

    The best way to go from San Jose to Berkeley without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
23/06
US$14
24/06
US$14
Today
US$14
26/06
US$14
27/06
US$14
28/06
US$14
29/06
US$14
30/06
US$14
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose to Berkeley was searched and found on 23 Jun 2025 with a price of US$14

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

You can expect to pay from US$14 to US$14 for a bus ticket from San Jose to Berkeley based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$14, which is on 2025-06-26.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

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

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Did you know?

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

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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose to Berkeley?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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