What is the distance between Seattle and San Jose?

The distance separating Seattle and San Jose is 709 miles (1144 km).

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

If you're headed to San Jose from Seattle, chances are that your bus will leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at Diridon Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into 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 Mexican Heritage Plaza, Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, Almaden Quicksilver County Park, Willow Glen and Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph.

Bus Seattle to San Jose from $203 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Seattle to San Jose on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	1d 14h	5:25am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	1d 13h	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:45pm	University of Washington	1d 14h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to San Jose on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	1d 14h	5:25am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	1d 13h	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:45pm	University of Washington	1d 14h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to San Jose on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	1d 12h	4:30am	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	1d 13h	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:45pm	University of Washington	1d 13h	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to San Jose on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	1d	11:10pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	1d 13h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:45pm	University of Washington	1d 14h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to San Jose on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	1d 13h	5:25am	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	1d 14h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:45pm	University of Washington	1d 14h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to San Jose on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	1d 14h	5:25am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	1d 13h	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:45pm	University of Washington	1d 14h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Seattle to San Jose on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	1d 12h	4:30am	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:20pm	Greyhound Station	1d 13h	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:45pm	University of Washington	1d 13h	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Seattle to San Jose

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 1 day, 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $117, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d Average Duration

709 milesDistance

104kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$86 - $455	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$117 - $269	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Seattle and San Jose?

Stops in Seattle

A
Greyhound Station
503 S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle, WA 98134, USA
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B
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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C
Washington State Convention Center
705 Pike St, Seattle WA 98101, USA, , Pick-up is at the Charter Bus Loading Zone on 8th Avenue at the corner of 8th Ave. and Pike Street.
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D
Pier 91
2001 W Garfield St, Seattle WA 98119, USA
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E
Pier 66
2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98121, USA
F
International District
700-822 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

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

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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.

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

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You can expect to pay from $203 to $203 for a bus ticket from Seattle to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $203 which is on 2025-11-25.