What is the distance between Los Angeles and San Jose?

The distance between the two cities is 306 miles (493 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to San Jose?

If you're headed to San Jose from Los Angeles, chances are that your bus will depart from 613 Maple Ave and arrive at Santiago Express San Jose. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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 Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, Japanese Friendship Garden, Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, Children's Discovery Museum and Cinnabar Hills Golf Club.

Bus Los Angeles to San Jose from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to San Jose on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:35pm	Suc. Pacoima	6h 20m	8:55pm	Santiago Express San Jose	Cheapest
3:25pm	Suc. Pacoima	6h 5m	9:30pm	Santiago Express San Jose	Fastest
12:20pm	613 Maple Ave	9h 10m	9:30pm	Santiago Express San Jose	No tags
9:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	5:00pm	Diridon Station	No tags
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	6h 20m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to San Jose on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	Suc. Pacoima	7h 15m	4:15pm	Santiago Express San Jose	Cheapest
12:35pm	Suc. Pacoima	6h 5m	6:40pm	Santiago Express San Jose	Fastest
7:00am	613 Maple Ave	9h 15m	4:15pm	Santiago Express San Jose	No tags
9:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	5:00pm	Diridon Station	No tags
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	6h 20m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to San Jose on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	Suc. Pacoima	7h 15m	4:15pm	Santiago Express San Jose	Cheapest
12:35pm	Suc. Pacoima	6h 5m	6:40pm	Santiago Express San Jose	Fastest
7:00am	613 Maple Ave	9h 15m	4:15pm	Santiago Express San Jose	No tags
9:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	7h 30m	5:00pm	Diridon Station	No tags
9:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to San Jose on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:00am	Suc. Pacoima	7h 15m	4:15pm	Santiago Express San Jose	Cheapest
	12:35pm	Suc. Pacoima	6h 5m	6:40pm	Santiago Express San Jose	Fastest
	7:00am	613 Maple Ave	9h 15m	4:15pm	Santiago Express San Jose	No tags
	11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	6h 20m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:10am	UCLA	12h	11:10pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to San Jose on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	Suc. Pacoima	7h 15m	4:15pm	Santiago Express San Jose	Cheapest
12:35pm	Suc. Pacoima	6h 5m	6:40pm	Santiago Express San Jose	Fastest
7:00am	613 Maple Ave	9h 15m	4:15pm	Santiago Express San Jose	No tags
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	6h 20m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
8:35am	UCLA	10h	6:35pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to San Jose on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	Suc. Pacoima	7h 15m	4:15pm	Santiago Express San Jose	Cheapest
12:35pm	Suc. Pacoima	6h 5m	6:40pm	Santiago Express San Jose	Fastest
7:00am	613 Maple Ave	9h 15m	4:15pm	Santiago Express San Jose	No tags
11:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	6h 20m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
8:35am	UCLA	10h	6:35pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to San Jose on November 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	Suc. Pacoima	7h 15m	4:15pm	Santiago Express San Jose	Cheapest
12:35pm	Suc. Pacoima	6h 5m	6:40pm	Santiago Express San Jose	Fastest
7:00am	613 Maple Ave	9h 15m	4:15pm	Santiago Express San Jose	No tags
9:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	7h	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags
8:35am	UCLA	10h	6:35pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to San Jose on November 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	Suc. Pacoima	7h 15m	4:15pm	Santiago Express San Jose	Cheapest
12:35pm	Suc. Pacoima	6h 5m	6:40pm	Santiago Express San Jose	Fastest
7:00am	613 Maple Ave	9h 15m	4:15pm	Santiago Express San Jose	No tags
1:00am	Union Station	9h 50m	10:50am	Diridon Station	No tags
9:30am	613 Maple Ave	9h 10m	6:40pm	Santiago Express San Jose	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles 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 7 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32bus per day

7h 30mAverage Duration

297 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $168	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$64 - $162	Average Duration9h 55m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and San Jose?

Stops in Los Angeles

A
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Stops in San Jose

A
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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B
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

Compare bus companies

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

According to customer reviews, there have been complaints about buses leaving late without notifying customers. Some customers also mentioned that the bus was significantly delayed, up to 4 hours in some cases. These issues seem consistent across multiple reviews and can be frustrating for travelers.

Tufesa Los Angeles San Jose recent customer reviews

The bus was late arriving to boarding location (LA) but that was it, after it left, it kept stopping for 20 minutes here and there and everywhere. The bus said it would arrive at 4:40pm, so if it was 45 minutes late, it should have arrived by 6pm. It arrived just before 9pm. That's five hours late. FRAUDulent claims about timing and being a "direct" bus.

K F.

November 28, 2022

Very good!

Olessya S.

November 27, 2024

Horrible Customer Service, Bus was late by 5 hours and no notice was given

Brandon W.

November 27, 2023

Amtrak

4/55,600 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Los Angeles San Jose recent customer reviews

Super practical. Surprised at how efficient the trip was. Would ride again easily.

Aaron A.

April 2, 2023

The bus malfunctioned and we had to go all the way back

Madeline K.

October 6, 2024

Driver is rude

Satish Kumar N.

December 29, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 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.

Greyhound Los Angeles San Jose recent customer reviews

Absolutely terrible experience. Was left abandoned at a greyhound station waiting for a transfer that never came. Greyhound support could not even locate the bus or assist me in getting to my location. Trip had to be cancelled because no bus.

Blair M.

February 27, 2021

Horrible experience, almost every bus was delayed 6 hours due to them not having enough drivers.

Melissa D.

September 3, 2019

Amazing service loved it. However few seats near the toilet area were stinking, so would be great if a corrective action could be taken.

Koustav M.

January 13, 2019

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

What is the distance between Los Angeles and San Jose?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to San Jose?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$69

11/22

$138

Today

$69

11/24

$69

11/25

$69

11/26

$69

11/27

$69

11/28

$69

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $69

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

You can expect to pay from $69 to $546 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $69 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually Amtrak, 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.