What is the distance between Sacramento and San Jose?

The distance between Sacramento and San Jose is approximately 143 km (89 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sacramento to San Jose?

Buses departing from Greyhound Sacramento Station in Sacramento will take you to Diridon Station in San Jose.

Bus Sacramento to San Jose from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sacramento to San Jose on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	7h 40m	11:10pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Sacramento to San Jose on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:30pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	7h 40m	11:10pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento to San Jose

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

144 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $114	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$47 - $89	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sacramento and San Jose?

Stops in Sacramento

A
Greyhound Sacramento Station
420 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
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Stops in San Jose

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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B
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87393 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $43

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

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sacramento, US to San Jose, US by bus

What is the distance between Sacramento and San Jose?
The distance between Sacramento and San Jose is approximately 143 km (89 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sacramento to San Jose?
Buses departing from Greyhound Sacramento Station in Sacramento will take you to Diridon Station in San Jose.

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The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $55

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

You can expect to pay from $55 to $55 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-11-26.