What is the travel distance from San Jose to Los Angeles?

It's about 493 km (306 miles) from San Jose to Los Angeles.

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Diridon Station, in San Jose, and end it at UCLA, in Los Angeles.

Bus San Jose to Los Angeles from $60 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Los Angeles on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	CheapestFastest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
9:25am	Diridon Station	7h 40m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 55m	5:05pm	UCLA	No tags
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	9h 15m	9:00pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Los Angeles on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	CheapestFastest
	6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
	12:55am	Diridon Station	7h	7:55am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:35am	Diridon Station	12h 55m	6:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 55m	5:05pm	UCLA	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Los Angeles on November 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	CheapestFastest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
12:55am	Diridon Station	7h	7:55am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 55m	5:05pm	UCLA	No tags
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	9h 15m	9:00pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Los Angeles on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	CheapestFastest
	6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
	12:55am	Diridon Station	7h	7:55am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	6:10am	Diridon Station	10h 25m	4:35pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:55am	Diridon Station	14h 5m	3:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Los Angeles on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	CheapestFastest
	6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
	12:55am	Diridon Station	7h	7:55am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	9:25am	Diridon Station	7h 40m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:35am	Diridon Station	12h	5:35pm	UCLA	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Los Angeles on December 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	CheapestFastest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
12:55am	Diridon Station	7h	7:55am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
9:25am	Diridon Station	7h 40m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
3:20pm	Diridon Station	8h 35m	11:55pm	UCLA	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Los Angeles on December 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:25am	Diridon Station	11h 5m	8:30pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	Fastest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
12:55am	Diridon Station	7h	7:55am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
9:25am	Diridon Station	7h 40m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 7 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

7h 15mAverage Duration

493 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $369	Average Duration7h 15m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$92 - $217	Average Duration10h 45m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Los Angeles?

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

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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C
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5607 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $107

Amtrak San Jose Los Angeles recent customer reviews

It was my 1st time taking the train on a long trip.. & I loved it.. seats are wide with enough leg room.. beats driving & flying.. will do it again whenever I come to visit California.

Nicanor P.

July 19, 2023

Excellent I will do it again

Maria Leticia T.

October 9, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Users have expressed positive feedback about the service, describing it as very pleasant and indicating they would definitely use it again in the future.

Tufesa San Jose Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Totally worst, the location which was mentioned on the ticket was wrong and bus never showed up. Tried complaining many times but didn’t got attended.

Bhagya P.

July 9, 2025

Definitivamente muy agradable servicio

Hector B.

September 3, 2024

Great, we’d definitely use them again & in the future

David A.

December 29, 2022

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 51 reviews, Greyhound received a 3.2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the departure location, but some complained about the value for money. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $60

Greyhound San Jose Los Angeles recent customer reviews

The bus was not so clean , the wifi not working at all and the driver could not help and was indifferent in this regard.please do something and solve the problem.

Hossein S.

October 25, 2023

Extremely tight, no space between chairs. Had to stop for 40min because the motor was overheating

Isabela B.

October 7, 2023

The bus old, dirty, smelly, almost no seats, the driver not friendly at all, grumpy

Emiliano M.

October 1, 2019

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

What is the travel distance from San Jose to Los Angeles?
It's about 493 km (306 miles) from San Jose to Los Angeles.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Jose to Los Angeles?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Diridon Station, in San Jose, and end it at UCLA, in Los Angeles.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$120

11-25

$101

Today

$137

11-27

$101

11-28

$101

11-29

$101

11-30

$101

12-01

$101

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $101

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 Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $101 to $376 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $101 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Amtrak, Greyhound 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.