Bus from Sacramento, US to San Jose, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sacramento to San Jose on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Sacramento Station
Diridon StationCheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:47 PM PST.

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
Bus
Average Price$38 - $113Average Duration7h 30m
4kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$47 - $89Average Duration3h 10m
13kg CO₂e

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Sacramento to San Jose?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Sacramento to San Jose start from $38. The average price for this route is around $46. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Sacramento to San Jose?

    The average bus travel time from Sacramento to San Jose is 7h 30m, covering a distance of 146 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 10m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Sacramento to San Jose route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Sacramento to San Jose?

    The earliest bus departs from Sacramento to San Jose at 9:40am. And the latest bus departs at 3:30pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sacramento to San Jose?

    A bus trip from Sacramento to San Jose generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Sacramento to San Jose?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sacramento to San Jose?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Sacramento to San Jose?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sacramento to San Jose?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $78

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 $78 to $103 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 $103 which is on 2025-11-30.

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