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Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA by bus

The journey from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA by bus is 492.72 km and takes 7 hrs 47 mins. There are 34 connections per day, with the first departure at 12:15 am and the last at 11:55 pm. It is possible to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA by bus for as little as $58.12 or as much as $150.39. The best price for this journey is $58.12.

Lowest Price $58.12
Journey Duration 7 hrs 47 mins
Connection per Day 34
Lowest Price $58.12
Highest Price $150.39
First Departure 12:15 am
Last Departure 11:55 pm
Distance 492.72 km
Departure Los Angeles, CA
Arrival San Jose, CA
Carriers Greyhound, Greyhound Lines, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA Bus Times

Departure date
Friday, 25 Apr 2025

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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA

The cheapest Los Angeles, CA - San Jose, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $57.02 if you’re lucky, or $68.72 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $84.78.

Find the best day to travel to San Jose, CA by bus

When travelling to San Jose, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Greyhound, FlixBus and Tufesa from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA
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Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

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Train
34.49kg
Bus
36.95kg
Flight
98.54kg
Car
78.84kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA?
A bus ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA is $91.34. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $58.12.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA is $58.12. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Los Angeles, CA and San Jose, CA by bus?
Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA is 492.72 km.
How long does the bus between Los Angeles, CA and San Jose, CA take?
Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA is on average 7 hrs 47 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 6 hrs 5 mins.
Which companies operate from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA?
The bus journey from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA is covered by 4 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound, Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Tufesa and Amtrak.
How many bus connections per day go from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA?
Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA has 34 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA leave?
The earliest bus from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA departs at 12:15 am. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA depart?
The latest bus from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA departs at 11:55 pm. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $58.12 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA?
There are on average 22 direct connection(s) from Los Angeles, CA to go to San Jose, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Los Angeles, CA and San Jose, CA is 6 hrs 5 mins.
Is there a direct bus from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Los Angeles, CA and San Jose, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA by bus?
The bus journey from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA creates 36.95kg of CO2 emissions.