Bus San Francisco to San Jose: Trip Overview
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San Francisco to San Jose Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco, US - San Jose, US
What is the distance between San Francisco and San Jose?
The distance covered from San Francisco to San Jose is 68 km (42 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Francisco to San Jose?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), in San Francisco, and end it at Diridon Station, in San Jose.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Francisco to San Jose was searched and found on Jun 26, 2025 with a price of US$9To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco to San Jose, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$9 to US$206 for a bus ticket from San Francisco to San Jose based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$10 which is on 2025-07-02.
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
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 San Francisco and San Jose!
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Francisco to San Jose, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Francisco to San Jose will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Francisco to San Jose, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
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.
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
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