How far is San Jose from Ontario?

The distance between the two cities is 329 miles (530 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from San Jose to Ontario leave from Diridon Station and arrive at Ontario California Bus Stop Carl's Jr & Teriyaki House. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus San Jose to Ontario from $50 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Jose to Ontario on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25am	Diridon Station	9h 30m	6:55pm	Montclair / Ontario / Claremont	Cheapest
	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	8h 30m	9:25am	Montclair / Ontario / Claremont	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	10h	10:55am	Montclair (Ontario)	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Ontario on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	10h	10:55am	Montclair (Ontario)	Cheapest
	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	8h 30m	9:25am	Montclair / Ontario / Claremont	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:40 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Ontario

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Ontario. The journey takes about 10 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

10h 15mAverage Duration

325 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $190	Average Duration10h 15m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$122 - $172	Average Duration12h 28m	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,587 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,328 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Ontario?

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

Stops in Ontario

A - Ontario California Bus Stop Carl's Jr & Teriyaki House

B - Ontario Tufesa Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Jose, US to Ontario, CA by bus

How far is San Jose from Ontario?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$130

11/14

$51

Today

$131

11/16

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11/17

$129

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Ontario, CA was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $51

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 Ontario, CA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $51 to $256 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Ontario, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $129 which is on 2025-11-17.