Find coaches from New York City to San Jose, US

Next departures

Next departures from New York City to San Jose on 31 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Diridon StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New York Port Authority
Diridon StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
New York Port Authority
Diridon StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
GW Bridge
Diridon StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
New York Port Authority
Diridon StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to San Jose

busbud logoWe recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 3 days, 11 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just US$229, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day
3d 11hAverage duration
4105 kmDistance
103kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average priceUS$229 - US$843Average duration3d 11h
103kg CO₂e
Train
Average priceUS$430 - US$4 006Average duration4d 4h
373kg CO₂e

Bus New York City to San Jose, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$417
Average bus trip duration3d 11h
Number of daily buses17
Earliest bus departure01:35
Distance4105 km
Latest bus departure23:45

New York City to San Jose Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New York City - San Jose, US

  1. How much does a bus ticket from New York City to San Jose cost?

    The bus ticket price from New York City to San Jose starts at US$229. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York City to San Jose is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the bus ride from New York City to San Jose?

    The average travel time between New York City and San Jose is around 3d 11h, although the fastest bus will take about 2d 23h. This is the time it takes to travel the 4108 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between New York City and San Jose?

    The number of buses from New York City to San Jose can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 17 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York City to San Jose by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from New York City to San Jose?

    When taking the bus from New York City to San Jose, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

  5. What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to San Jose?

    Buses travelling between New York City and San Jose leave from Chinatown or New York Port Authority and arrive at Diridon Station, Santiago Express San Jose, 1118 E William St.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
28/10
US$407
29/10
US$367
Today
US$466
31/10
US$464
01/11
US$365
02/11
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04/11
US$365
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to San Jose, US was searched and found on 04 Nov 2025 with a price of US$365

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

You can expect to pay from US$365 to US$625 for a bus ticket from New York City to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$365, which is on 2025-11-04.

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 New York City and San Jose!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from New York City to San Jose, get comfy and count the stars.

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 New York City to San Jose.

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

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.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to San Jose, US?

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