Bus Tickets from San Jose, US to Richmond, CA, US

TodayAug 6
TomorrowAug 7
from US$16
FriAug 8
from US$16
SatAug 9
from US$16
SunAug 10
MonAug 11
from US$16
TueAug 12
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WedAug 13

Next departures to Richmond

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Richmond Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Richmond Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Richmond Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Richmond Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Richmond Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Richmond

Bus
Average PriceUS$16 - US$16Average Duration3h 16m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$22 - US$22Average Duration1h 27m
7kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Jose to Richmond

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 1 hour 27 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day
1h 27mAverage Duration
US$22Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Jose, US to Richmond, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$16
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 16m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure4:30am
Distance78 km

San Jose to Richmond Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from San Jose to Richmond, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Jose, US - Richmond, CA, US

  1. What is the travel distance from San Jose to Richmond?

    The distance between San Jose and Richmond is around 78 km (49 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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US$14
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Richmond, CA, US was searched and found on Aug 7, 2025 with a price of US$14

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 Richmond, CA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$14 to US$87 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Richmond, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$14 which is on 2025-08-07.

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What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose, US to Richmond, CA, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to San Jose, US by bus?

Bus from San Jose, US to Richmond, CA, US

You can also go to Richmond, CA, US by train

Train from San Jose, US to Richmond, CA, US

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