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

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Denver on January 11
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Diridon Station
DENVERCheapest
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Union StationFastest
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Diridon Station
DENVERNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 2:27 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Denver

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Denver. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 9 minutes, and with fares starting at just $181, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 11hAverage Duration
1493 kmDistance
136kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$146 - $536Average Duration1d 15h
37kg CO₂e
Average Price$181 - $2,440Average Duration1d 11h
136kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to Denver 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 San Jose to Denver?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to Denver start from $146. The average price for this route is around $307. 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 San Jose to Denver?

    The average bus travel time from San Jose to Denver is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 1493 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 7h and is operated by FlixBus.

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

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

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

    The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Denver at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

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

    A bus trip from San Jose to Denver generates an estimated 37 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 San Jose to Denver?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

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

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

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

    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 San Jose to Denver?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
01-08
$267
01-09
$219
Today
$319
01-11
$267
01-12
$159
01-13
$219
01-14
$219
01-15
$186
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Denver was searched and found on Jan 12, 2026 with a price of $159

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 Denver, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $159 to $1,226 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Denver based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $159 which is on 2026-01-12.

People from around the world trust Busbud