What is the travel distance from San Jose to Los Angeles?

The distance separating San Jose and Los Angeles is 306 miles (493 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from San Jose to Los Angeles start their journey at Diridon Station and wind up at UCLA. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Disneyland, Griffith Park, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), California Science Center and Sunset Strip.

Bus San Jose to Los Angeles from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Los Angeles on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	CheapestFastest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
12:55am	Diridon Station	7h	7:55am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
9:25am	Diridon Station	7h 40m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 55m	5:05pm	UCLA	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Los Angeles on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	CheapestFastest
	6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
	9:25am	Diridon Station	7h 40m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	11:50pm	Diridon Station	7h	6:50am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:35am	Diridon Station	12h	5:35pm	UCLA	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Los Angeles on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	CheapestFastest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
12:55am	Diridon Station	7h	7:55am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
9:25am	Diridon Station	7h 40m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 55m	5:05pm	UCLA	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Los Angeles on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:35am	Diridon Station	14h 55m	8:30pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	Fastest
	6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
	12:55am	Diridon Station	7h	7:55am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:35am	Diridon Station	12h 55m	6:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Los Angeles on November 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	CheapestFastest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
12:55am	Diridon Station	7h	7:55am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 55m	5:05pm	UCLA	No tags
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	9h 15m	9:00pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Los Angeles on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	CheapestFastest
	6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
	12:55am	Diridon Station	7h	7:55am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	6:20am	Diridon Station	10h 28m	4:48pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55am	Diridon Station	14h 5m	3:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Los Angeles on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	CheapestFastest
	6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
	12:55am	Diridon Station	7h	7:55am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	9:25am	Diridon Station	7h 40m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:35am	Diridon Station	12h	5:35pm	UCLA	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 7 hours and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day

7hAverage Duration

299 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $219	Average Duration7h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$64 - $151	Average Duration10h 45m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

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

Stops in San Jose

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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B
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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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

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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C
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 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.

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5604 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 $74

Amtrak San Jose Los Angeles recent customer reviews

It was my 1st time taking the train on a long trip.. & I loved it.. seats are wide with enough leg room.. beats driving & flying.. will do it again whenever I come to visit California.

Nicanor P.

July 19, 2023

Excellent I will do it again

Maria Leticia T.

October 9, 2023

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Users have expressed positive feedback about the service, describing it as very pleasant and indicating they would definitely use it again in the future.

Tufesa San Jose Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Totally worst, the location which was mentioned on the ticket was wrong and bus never showed up. Tried complaining many times but didn’t got attended.

Bhagya P.

July 9, 2025

Definitivamente muy agradable servicio

Hector B.

September 3, 2024

Great, we’d definitely use them again & in the future

David A.

December 29, 2022

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.

Greyhound San Jose Los Angeles recent customer reviews

The bus was not so clean , the wifi not working at all and the driver could not help and was indifferent in this regard.please do something and solve the problem.

Hossein S.

October 25, 2023

Extremely tight, no space between chairs. Had to stop for 40min because the motor was overheating

Isabela B.

October 7, 2023

The bus old, dirty, smelly, almost no seats, the driver not friendly at all, grumpy

Emiliano M.

October 1, 2019

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

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

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

$100

11/22

$71

Today

$69

11/24

$69

11/25

$69

11/26

$69

11/27

$69

11/28

$69

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 23, 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 San Jose, US to Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $69 to $216 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Los Angeles, 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 FlixBus 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.