How much does a bus ticket from San Jose to San Francisco cost?

The bus ticket price from San Jose to San Francisco starts at R 274. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Jose to San Francisco is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from San Jose to San Francisco?

The average travel time between San Jose and San Francisco is around 1h, although the fastest bus will take about 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 68 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between San Jose and San Francisco?

The number of buses from San Jose to San Francisco can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Jose to San Francisco by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from San Jose to San Francisco?

When taking the bus from San Jose to San Francisco, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to San Francisco?

Buses travelling between San Jose and San Francisco leave from Diridon Station or Santiago Express San Jose and arrive at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), Powell Station, Union Square Hilton.

Bus San Jose to San Francisco from R 149 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Jose to San Francisco on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		05:35	Diridon Station	1h 40m	07:15	San Francisco Bus Station	CheapestFastest
		06:10	Diridon Station	4h 35m	10:45	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to San Francisco on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		05:35	Diridon Station	1h 40m	07:15	San Francisco Bus Station	CheapestFastest
		06:10	Diridon Station	4h 35m	10:45	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to San Francisco on 16 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:05	Diridon Station	1h	18:05	409 Townsend St, SF	CheapestFastest
05:35	Diridon Station	1h 40m	07:15	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
06:10	Diridon Station	4h 35m	10:45	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to San Francisco on 17 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:05	Diridon Station	1h	18:05	409 Townsend St, SF	CheapestFastest
05:35	Diridon Station	1h 40m	07:15	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
06:10	Diridon Station	4h 35m	10:45	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to San Francisco on 18 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:05	Diridon Station	1h	18:05	409 Townsend St, SF	CheapestFastest
05:35	Diridon Station	1h 40m	07:15	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
06:10	Diridon Station	4h 35m	10:45	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to San Francisco on 19 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:05	Diridon Station	1h	18:05	409 Townsend St, SF	CheapestFastest
05:35	Diridon Station	1h 40m	07:15	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
06:10	Diridon Station	4h 35m	10:45	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to San Francisco on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		05:35	Diridon Station	1h 40m	07:15	San Francisco Bus Station	CheapestFastest
		06:10	Diridon Station	4h 35m	10:45	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:06 PM PST.

Get from San Jose to San Francisco

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just R 274, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1hAverage duration

66 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 304 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55 583 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587 371 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

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

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and San Francisco?

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 San Francisco

A - Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)

B - Powell Station

C - Union Square Hilton

D - San Francisco Greyhound Station

E - 444 Townsend St.

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

How much does a bus ticket from San Jose to San Francisco cost?
The bus ticket price from San Jose to San Francisco starts at R 274. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Jose to San Francisco is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from San Jose to San Francisco?
The average travel time between San Jose and San Francisco is around 1h, although the fastest bus will take about 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 68 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between San Jose and San Francisco?
The number of buses from San Jose to San Francisco can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Jose to San Francisco by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from San Jose to San Francisco?
When taking the bus from San Jose to San Francisco, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to San Francisco?
Buses travelling between San Jose and San Francisco leave from Diridon Station or Santiago Express San Jose and arrive at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), Powell Station, Union Square Hilton.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

R 219

12/11

R 219

Today

R 245

14/11

R 262

15/11

R 228

16/11

R 201

17/11

R 219

18/11

R 210

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to San Francisco, US was searched and found on 16 Nov 2025 with a price of R 201

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 San Francisco, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 201 to R 682 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 201, which is on 2025-11-16.

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.