What is the distance between Truckee and San Jose?

Truckee and San Jose are 166 miles (267 km) apart.

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 Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, Willow Glen, San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, Japanese Friendship Garden and San Jose Betsuin Buddhist Church.

Bus Truckee to San Jose from $59 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Truckee to San Jose on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		2:50pm	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	8h 50m	11:40pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
		8:25am	10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee	6h 40m	3:05pm	Diridon Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 11:05 PM PST.

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 10 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

10h 45mAverage Duration

167 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$51 - $53	Average Duration10h 45m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$78 - $366	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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.

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

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The cheapest trip from Truckee to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $59

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

You can expect to pay from $59 to $61 for a bus ticket from Truckee to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $59 which is on 2025-11-25.