Bus Tickets from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA

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TodayMay 14
from $49
TomorrowMay 15
from $45
FriMay 16
from $47
SatMay 17
SunMay 18
MonMay 19
TueMay 20
from $45
WedMay 21
from $45

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Suc. Pacoima
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Santiago Express San Jose
    Operated by: TufesaTufesa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: UCLA
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to San Jose.

Average Price$42 - $160Average Duration7h 25m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$103 - $414Average Duration9h 37m
45kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to San Jose

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 7 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day
7h 25mAverage Duration
$42Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Los Angeles to San Jose: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$73
Average bus trip duration7h 25m
Number of daily buses22
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance299 miles (482 km)
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Los Angeles to San Jose Bus

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

Best price found
05/12
$57
05/13
$55
Today
$49
05/15
$45
05/16
$47
05/17
$42
05/18
$47
05/19
$46
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles to San Jose was searched and found on May 17, 2025 with a price of $42

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

You can expect to pay from $42 to $648 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles to San Jose based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-05-17.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Los Angeles to San Jose.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 Los Angeles to San Jose, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Los Angeles to San Jose.

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

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles to San Jose?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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