What is the distance between San Jose and San Francisco?

San Jose and San Francisco are 42 miles (68 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to San Francisco from San Jose, chances are that your bus will depart from Diridon Station and arrive at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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

Once in San Francisco, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Alcatraz, Legion of Honor, Walt Disney Family Museum, Cable Car Museum and Aquarium of the Bay.

Bus San Jose to San Francisco from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to San Francisco on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:05pm	Diridon Station	1h	6:05pm	409 Townsend St, SF	CheapestFastest
5:35am	Diridon Station	1h 40m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 35m	10:45am	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Francisco on November 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:05pm	Diridon Station	1h	6:05pm	409 Townsend St, SF	CheapestFastest
5:35am	Diridon Station	1h 40m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 35m	10:45am	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Francisco on November 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:05pm	Diridon Station	1h	6:05pm	409 Townsend St, SF	CheapestFastest
5:35am	Diridon Station	1h 40m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 35m	10:45am	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Francisco on November 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:10pm	Diridon Station	55m	8:05pm	409 Townsend St, SF	CheapestFastest
5:35am	Diridon Station	1h 40m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 35m	10:45am	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Francisco on November 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:10pm	Diridon Station	55m	8:05pm	409 Townsend St, SF	CheapestFastest
5:35am	Diridon Station	1h 40m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 35m	10:45am	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Francisco on November 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:10pm	Diridon Station	55m	8:05pm	409 Townsend St, SF	CheapestFastest
5:35am	Diridon Station	1h 40m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 35m	10:45am	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Francisco on November 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:05pm	Diridon Station	1h	6:05pm	409 Townsend St, SF	Cheapest
7:10pm	Diridon Station	55m	8:05pm	409 Townsend St, SF	Fastest
5:35am	Diridon Station	1h 40m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 35m	10:45am	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags

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Get from San Jose to San Francisco

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1hAverage Duration

41 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,241 reviews

Staff4.1

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

4/55,572 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,359 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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Where are the popular stops in San Jose and San Francisco?

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Stops in San Francisco

A - Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)

B - Powell Station

C - Union Square Hilton

D - San Francisco Greyhound Station

E - 444 Townsend St.

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/06

$12

11/07

$10

Today

$12

11/09

$12

11/10

$12

11/11

$12

11/12

$12

11/13

$12

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Nov 7, 2025 with a price of $10

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 San Francisco, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $49 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-09.

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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