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Bus San Jose, US to Santa Monica: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$72
Average Bus Trip Duration11h 25m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:10am
Distance480 km

San Jose to Santa Monica Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from San Jose to Santa Monica, 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 - Santa Monica

  1. How far is San Jose from Santa Monica?

    The distance covered from San Jose to Santa Monica is 481 km (299 miles).

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Jose to Santa Monica.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Jose to Santa Monica that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Jose to Santa Monica, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

Bus from San Jose, US to Santa Monica

You can also go to Santa Monica by train

Train from San Jose, US to Santa Monica

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