How far is Los Angeles from San Jose by coach?

The distance between San Jose and Los Angeles by coach is approximately 306 miles (493 km).

Is there a way to reach Los Angeles from San Jose without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus San Jose to Los Angeles from £30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Jose to Los Angeles on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:25	Diridon Station	7h 40m	17:05	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:45	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	18:15	Suc. Pacoima	Fastest
Bus	06:15	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	13:30	613 Maple Ave	No tags
Bus	00:55	Diridon Station	7h	07:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	15:20	Diridon Station	8h 35m	23:55	UCLA	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Los Angeles on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	18:15	Suc. Pacoima	CheapestFastest
Bus	06:15	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	13:30	613 Maple Ave	No tags
Bus	00:55	Diridon Station	7h	07:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	09:25	Diridon Station	7h 40m	17:05	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	15:20	Diridon Station	8h 35m	23:55	UCLA	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Los Angeles on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	18:15	Suc. Pacoima	CheapestFastest
Bus	06:15	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	13:30	613 Maple Ave	No tags
Bus	00:55	Diridon Station	7h	07:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	15:20	Diridon Station	8h 35m	23:55	UCLA	No tags
Bus	11:45	Santiago Express San Jose	9h 15m	21:00	613 Maple Ave	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Los Angeles on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	18:15	Suc. Pacoima	CheapestFastest
Bus	06:15	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	13:30	613 Maple Ave	No tags
Bus	00:55	Diridon Station	7h	07:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	14:55	Diridon Station	8h 35m	23:30	UCLA	No tags
Bus	11:45	Santiago Express San Jose	9h 15m	21:00	613 Maple Ave	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Los Angeles on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:45	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	18:15	Suc. Pacoima	CheapestFastest
	Bus	06:15	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	13:30	613 Maple Ave	No tags
	Bus	00:55	Diridon Station	7h	07:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	14:55	Diridon Station	8h 35m	23:30	UCLA	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:55	Diridon Station	14h 5m	15:00	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Los Angeles on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:15	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	13:30	613 Maple Ave	Cheapest
	Bus	00:55	Diridon Station	7h	07:55	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	09:25	Diridon Station	7h 40m	17:05	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	15:20	Diridon Station	8h 35m	23:55	UCLA	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:55	Diridon Station	14h 5m	15:00	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Los Angeles on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	18:15	Suc. Pacoima	CheapestFastest
Bus	06:15	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	13:30	613 Maple Ave	No tags
Bus	00:55	Diridon Station	7h	07:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	09:25	Diridon Station	7h 40m	17:05	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	15:20	Diridon Station	8h 35m	23:55	UCLA	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 and with fares starting at just £29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day

7hAverage duration

299 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£29 - £171	Average duration7h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£50 - £118	Average duration10h 45m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5593 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £58

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.

19 July 2023

Excellent I will do it again

Maria Leticia T.

9 October 2023

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.

9 July 2025

Definitivamente muy agradable servicio

Hector B.

3 September 2024

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

David A.

29 December 2022

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 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 £33

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.

25 October 2023

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

Isabela B.

7 October 2023

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

Emiliano M.

1 October 2019

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - 613 Maple Ave

C - Ramirez Street bus stop

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

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

How far is Los Angeles from San Jose by coach?
The distance between San Jose and Los Angeles by coach is approximately 306 miles (493 km).
Is there a way to reach Los Angeles from San Jose without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

15/11

£75

16/11

£59

Today

£59

18/11

£46

19/11

£48

20/11

£54

21/11

£54

22/11

£54

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £46

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 £46 to £144 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 £46, which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Amtrak 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.