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

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from New York City to San Jose on 27 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
NYC Chinatown Lucky Star
Diridon StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
NYC Chinatown Lucky Star
Diridon StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
GW Bridge
Diridon StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Chinatown
Diridon StationNo tags
GreyhoundBus
New York Port Authority
Diridon StationNo tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to San Jose

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 3 days, 11 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £134, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
3d 11hAverage duration
2545 milesDistance
103kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£134 - £727Average duration3d 11h
103kg CO₂e
Average price£203 - £2,975Average duration4d 4h
373kg CO₂e

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

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from New York City to San Jose?

    The cheapest coach tickets from New York City to San Jose start from £134. The average price for this route is around £303. 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 journey from New York City to San Jose?

    The average bus journey time from New York City to San Jose is 3d 11h, covering a distance of 2545 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2d 23h and is operated by Greyhound.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from New York City to San Jose at 01:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to San Jose?

    A bus journey from New York City to San Jose produces an estimated 103 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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

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

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New York City 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 New York City 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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£305
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to San Jose, US was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £305

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

You can expect to pay from £305 to £510 for a bus ticket from New York City to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £305, which is on 2025-12-02.

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