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San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA by bus

The journey from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA by bus is 67.03 km and takes 1 hr 20 mins. There are 7 connections per day, with the first departure at 8:20 a.m. and the last at 11:25 p.m.. It is possible to travel from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA by bus for as little as $13.75 or as much as $35.34. The best price for this journey is $13.75.

Lowest Price $13.75
Journey Duration 1 hr 20 mins
Connection per Day 7
Lowest Price $13.75
Highest Price $35.34
First Departure 8:20 a.m.
Last Departure 11:25 p.m.
Distance 67.03 km
Departure San Francisco, CA
Arrival San Jose, CA
Carriers Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus

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Price as departure date approaches

Bus companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around $20.42 to $29.69 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 31% on your trip!

Best time to book cheap bus tickets from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA

The cheapest San Francisco, CA - San Jose, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $13.61 if you’re lucky, or $19.65 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $28.25.

Find the best day to travel to San Jose, CA by bus

When travelling to San Jose, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board FlixBus and Greyhound from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA
Compare services on board when travelling from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA by bus.
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San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

Ecology
Train
4.69kg
Bus
5.03kg
Flight
13.41kg
Car
10.72kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA?
A bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA is $24.99. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $13.75.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA is $13.75. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between San Francisco, CA and San Jose, CA by bus?
San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA is 67.03 km.
How long does the bus between San Francisco, CA and San Jose, CA take?
San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA is on average 1 hr 20 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 0 hrs 50 mins.
Which companies operate from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA?
The bus journey from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA is covered by 2 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus and Greyhound.
How many bus connections per day go from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA?
San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA has 7 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA leave?
The earliest bus from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA departs at 8:20 a.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA depart?
The latest bus from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA departs at 11:25 p.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $13.75 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA?
There are on average 7 direct connection(s) from San Francisco, CA to go to San Jose, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between San Francisco, CA and San Jose, CA is 0 hrs 50 mins.
Is there a direct bus from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between San Francisco, CA and San Jose, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA by bus?
The bus journey from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA creates 5.03kg of CO2 emissions.

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