Bus from San Jose, US to New York City: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Jose to New York City on January 21
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Diridon Station
GW BridgeCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Diridon Station
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Diridon Station
New York Port AuthorityNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Diridon Station
New York Port AuthorityNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Diridon Station
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 3:05 PM PST.

Get from San Jose to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 days, 9 hours, and with fares starting at just $225, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day
3d 9hAverage Duration
4121 kmDistance
103kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to New York City 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 New York City?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to New York City start from $225. The average price for this route is around $735. 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 New York City?

    The average bus travel time from San Jose to New York City is 3d 9h, covering a distance of 4121 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3d 2h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Jose to New York City route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from San Jose to New York City 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 New York City?

    A bus trip from San Jose to New York City generates an estimated 103 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 New York City?

    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 87500 reviews.

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

    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 San Jose to New York City?

    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 New York City?

    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.

Best price found
01-17
$569
01-18
$347
Today
$616
01-20
No data
01-21
$228
01-22
No data
01-23
No data
01-24
$248
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to New York City was searched and found on Jan 21, 2026 with a price of $228

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $228 to $623 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $228 which is on 2026-01-21.

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