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Bus St Louis to San Jose: Trip Overview

Bus St Louis to San Jose: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$137
Average bus trip duration1d 23h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure7:45 AM
Distance1716 miles (2767 km)
Latest bus departure5:45 PM

St Louis to San Jose Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures6
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures7:45AM - 5:45PM
Minimum Price$134
Average Ticket Price$137
Minimum Trip Duration1d23h
Average Bus Trip Duration1d23h
Distance1716 miles (2767 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip St Louis - San Jose

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to San Jose without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

Traveling from St Louis to San Jose takes about 1d 23h on average, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 1d 23h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1718 miles (2771 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating St Louis and San Jose is 1718 miles (2771 km).

About 6 buses travel this route daily, provided by Greyhound. The number of buses from St Louis to San Jose can differ depending on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from St Louis to San Jose by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates between 7:45 AM and 5:45 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from St Louis to San Jose leave from Gateway 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.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, take the bus. $134 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to San Jose from St Louis.

You can expect to pay around $137 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $134 to $474, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in San Jose, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, San Jose Betsuin Buddhist Church, Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph, San Jose Earthquakes Soccer and Almaden Quicksilver County Park.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from St Louis to San Jose. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between St Louis and San Jose!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from St Louis to San Jose, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from St Louis to San Jose.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from St Louis to San Jose while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Will you be returning to St Louis by bus?

Bus from San Jose to St Louis

You can also go to San Jose by train

Train from St Louis to San Jose

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