What is the distance between Portland and San Jose?

Portland and San Jose are 567 miles (914 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to San Jose from Portland, chances are that your bus will depart from Portland Union Station and arrive at Diridon Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

Once in San Jose, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Winchester Mystery House, San Jose Earthquakes Soccer, Japanese Friendship Garden, Children's Discovery Museum and The Tech Museum of Innovation.

Bus Portland to San Jose from $171 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Portland to San Jose on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 9h	5:25am	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Portland to San Jose on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 8h	4:30am	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Portland to San Jose on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 9h	5:25am	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Portland to San Jose on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	21h 10m	11:10pm	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 9h	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to San Jose on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 9h	5:25am	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Portland to San Jose on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 8h	4:30am	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to San Jose

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 19 hours 52 minutes and with fares starting at just $98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

19h 52mAverage Duration

567 milesDistance

83kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$89 - $433	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$98 - $640	Average Duration19h 52m	CO₂ emissions 83kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Portland and San Jose?

Stops in Portland

A
Portland Union Station
7411 Northwest Station Way, Portland OR 97209, USA
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B
Portland Airport
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C
NW Everett & NW 8th Ave
728 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209, USA
D
Lloyd Center
NE 13th Ave & Holladay, Portland, OR 97232, USA
E
Pearl District
7418 NW Station Way (across street), Portland, OR 97209, USA

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

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FlixBus

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Cleanliness4.1

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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Portland, OR to San Jose, US by bus

What is the distance between Portland and San Jose?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Portland to San Jose?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

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The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $171

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

You can expect to pay from $171 to $171 for a bus ticket from Portland, OR to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $171 which is on 2025-11-26.