What is the travel distance from Irvine to San Jose?

Irvine and San Jose are 340 miles (548 km) apart.

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, San Jose Betsuin Buddhist Church, Winchester Mystery House, Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph and Happy Hollow Park and Zoo.

Bus Irvine to San Jose from $81 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Irvine to San Jose on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:10pm	Irvine Station	11h 40m	10:50am	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
		11:10pm	Irvine Station	12h 53m	12:03pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Irvine to San Jose on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:10pm	Irvine Station	11h 40m	10:50am	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
		11:10pm	Irvine Station	15h 5m	2:15pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Irvine to San Jose on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:10pm	Irvine Station	11h 40m	10:50am	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
		11:10pm	Irvine Station	12h 53m	12:03pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:49 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Irvine to San Jose

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 15 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

15h 15mAverage Duration

345 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$96 - $100	Average Duration15h 15m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$126 - $428	Average Duration11h 57m	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5597 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $86

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

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The cheapest trip from Irvine, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $81

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

You can expect to pay from $81 to $97 for a bus ticket from Irvine, US to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $81 which is on 2025-11-22.