What is the travel distance from Glendale to San Jose?

About 301 miles (485 km) separate Glendale and San Jose.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

Once in San Jose, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are San Jose Earthquakes Soccer, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, Children's Discovery Museum, Winchester Mystery House and Happy Hollow Park and Zoo.

Bus Glendale to San Jose from $74 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Glendale to San Jose on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:20pm	Glendale Station	6h 45m	8:05pm	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	7:25pm	Glendale Station	10h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:25pm	Glendale Station	10h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
	Bus	1:20pm	Glendale Station	6h 45m	8:05pm	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	7:25pm	Glendale Station	10h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 10 hours and with fares starting at just $138, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

10hAverage Duration

301 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$138 - $162	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$126 - $564	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Glendale, CA to San Jose, US by bus

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

Best price found

11/22

$141

11/23

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Today

$82

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11/26

$94

11/27

$74

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The cheapest trip from Glendale, CA to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $74

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

You can expect to pay from $74 to $141 for a bus ticket from Glendale, CA to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $74 which is on 2025-11-27.