Bus Tickets from San Jose, CA to Sacramento, CA

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TodayApr 28
TomorrowApr 29
from $29
WedApr 30
from $25
ThuMay 1
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FriMay 2
from $28
SatMay 3
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Next departures to Sacramento

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Greyhound Sacramento Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Sacramento Valley Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Sacramento Valley Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Sacramento Valley Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Sacramento.

Average Price$30 - $74Average Duration4h 40m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$21 - $85Average Duration3h 9m
13kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Jose to Sacramento

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 3 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day
3h 9mAverage Duration
$21Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Jose to Sacramento: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$41
Average bus trip duration4h 40m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure4:30am
Distance90 miles (145 km)
Latest bus departure2:25pm

San Jose to Sacramento Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from San Jose to Sacramento, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
04/26
$38
04/27
$33
Today
$32
04/29
$29
04/30
$25
05/01
$25
05/02
$28
05/03
$28
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose to Sacramento was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $127 for a bus ticket from San Jose to Sacramento based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-04-30.

Usually Amtrak 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Jose to Sacramento that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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

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.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose to Sacramento?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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You can also go to Sacramento by train

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