What is the distance between Sacramento and San Jose?

Sacramento and San Jose are 89 miles (143 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sacramento to San Jose?

If you're headed to San Jose from Sacramento, chances are that your bus will depart from Greyhound Sacramento Station and arrive at Diridon Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

Once in San Jose, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, Winchester Mystery House, Children's Discovery Museum and Mexican Heritage Plaza.

Bus Sacramento to San Jose from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Sacramento to San Jose on September 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		3:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	7h 30m	11:00pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Sacramento to San Jose on September 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		3:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	7h 30m	11:00pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Sacramento to San Jose on September 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		3:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	7h 30m	11:00pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Sacramento to San Jose on September 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		3:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	7h 30m	11:00pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Sacramento to San Jose on September 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		3:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	7h 30m	11:00pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Sacramento to San Jose on September 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		3:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	7h 30m	11:00pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Sacramento to San Jose on October 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		3:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	7h 30m	11:00pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Sacramento to San Jose on October 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		3:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	7h 30m	11:00pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento to San Jose.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $63	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$33 - $71	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Sacramento to San Jose

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest ticket

13kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Sacramento, US to San Jose, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$32

Average bus trip duration7h 30m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure3:30pm

Distance90 miles (145 km)

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Greyhound

3.5/587,273 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Sacramento San Jose recent customer reviews

First of all, bus got delayed for about 2hrs, however I had booked a ticket from Sacramento to San Jose but they stopped at San Francisco and told me to take another ticket to San Jose and there again I had to wait for 2hr to get the bus to San Jose. So sick!

Sampreeth N.

January 22, 2019

Terrible conditions of the buses

Juan Pedro C.

February 5, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/510,653 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Sacramento to San Jose Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Sacramento and San Jose?

Stops in Sacramento

A - Greyhound Sacramento Station

B - Old Sacramento

C - Fruitridge Rd

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Sacramento, US - San Jose, US

What is the distance between Sacramento and San Jose?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sacramento to San Jose?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Sacramento 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.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Sacramento to San Jose.

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 Sacramento to San Jose that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Sacramento to San Jose while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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 bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time7h 30m	Avg Price$32	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 10m	Avg Price$43	Daily Departures8

Will you be returning to Sacramento, US by bus?

Bus from San Jose, US to Sacramento, US

You can also go to San Jose, US by train

Train from Sacramento, US to San Jose, US

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Bus Tickets from Sacramento, US to San Jose, US

Next departures

Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento to San Jose.

Bus Sacramento, US to San Jose, US: Trip Overview

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Greyhound Sacramento San Jose recent customer reviews

Sacramento to San Jose Bus

Where are the popular stops in Sacramento and San Jose?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Sacramento, US - San Jose, US

What is the distance between Sacramento and San Jose?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sacramento to San Jose?

What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

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

Will you be returning to Sacramento, US by bus?

You can also go to San Jose, US by train

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