How far is Riverside from San Jose?

The distance separating Riverside and San Jose is 344 miles (555 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Riverside to San Jose leave from Riverside Bus Station and arrive at Diridon Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for 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 Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, Willow Glen, The Tech Museum of Innovation, Japanese Friendship Garden and Happy Hollow Park and Zoo.

Bus Riverside to San Jose from $85 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Riverside to San Jose on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:10am	Riverside Station	11h 25m	6:35pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00pm	UC Riverside	10h 25m	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
	7:10am	Riverside Station	13h 6m	8:16pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:37 PM PST.

Get from Riverside to San Jose

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

10h 35mAverage Duration

346 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

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Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Riverside and San Jose?

Stops in Riverside

A - Riverside Bus Station

B - Commerce St

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Riverside, CA to San Jose, US by bus

How far is Riverside from San Jose?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Riverside to San Jose?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $85

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

You can expect to pay from $85 to $125 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2025-11-18.