Find coaches from San Jose, US to Long Beach, CA

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Next departures from San Jose to Long Beach on 31 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Diridon Station
Long BeachCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Diridon Station
Long Beach Bus StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Diridon Station
Long Beach Bus StationNo tags

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Get from San Jose to Long Beach

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The journey takes about 11 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
11h 45mAverage duration
520 kmDistance
13kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Jose, US to Long Beach, CA: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$97
Average bus trip duration11h 45m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure00:40
Distance519 km
Latest bus departure23:10

San Jose to Long Beach Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Jose, US - Long Beach, CA

  1. How much does a bus ticket from San Jose to Long Beach cost?

    The bus ticket price from San Jose to Long Beach starts at US$55. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Jose to Long Beach is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the bus ride from San Jose to Long Beach?

    The average travel time between San Jose and Long Beach is around 11h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 521 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between San Jose and Long Beach?

    The number of buses from San Jose to Long Beach can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Jose to Long Beach by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from San Jose to Long Beach?

    When taking the bus from San Jose to Long Beach, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.

  5. What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to Long Beach?

    Buses travelling between San Jose and Long Beach leave from Diridon Station or Santiago Express San Jose and arrive at Long Beach Bus Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
28/10
US$120
29/10
US$127
Today
US$135
31/10
US$73
01/11
US$72
02/11
US$72
03/11
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04/11
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Long Beach, CA was searched and found on 02 Nov 2025 with a price of US$72

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

You can expect to pay from US$72 to US$146 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Long Beach, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$72, which is on 2025-11-02.

Usually Greyhound 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

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Jose to Long Beach.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Jose to Long Beach, 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 Jose to Long Beach 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 Jose to Long Beach, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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!

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