How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to Los Angeles?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to Los Angeles start from $38. The average price for this route is around $65. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from San Jose to Los Angeles?

The average bus trip duration from San Jose to Los Angeles is 7h 15m, covering a distance of 306 miles (493 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 55m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the San Jose to Los Angeles route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus , Tufesa , Greyhound .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Jose to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Los Angeles at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Los Angeles?

A bus trip from San Jose to Los Angeles generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from San Jose to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to Los Angeles?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from San Jose to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Jose to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus San Jose to Los Angeles from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Los Angeles on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:45pm	Diridon Station	10h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
		11:45pm	Diridon Station	10h 1m	9:46am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Los Angeles on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	CheapestFastest
	11:50pm	Diridon Station	7h	6:50am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	8:20am	Diridon Station	11h 24m	7:44pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50pm	Diridon Station	15h 10m	3:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
	11:30am	San Jose, Ca. Fronteras	6h 45m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Los Angeles on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	CheapestFastest
	6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
	12:55am	Diridon Station	7h	7:55am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	9:25am	Diridon Station	7h 40m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:35am	Diridon Station	12h	5:35pm	UCLA	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Los Angeles on December 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	CheapestFastest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
12:55am	Diridon Station	7h	7:55am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
9:25am	Diridon Station	7h 40m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
3:20pm	Diridon Station	8h 35m	11:55pm	UCLA	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Los Angeles on December 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:25am	Diridon Station	11h 5m	8:30pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	Fastest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
12:55am	Diridon Station	7h	7:55am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
9:25am	Diridon Station	7h 40m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Los Angeles on December 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:25am	Diridon Station	7h 40m	5:05pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	Fastest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
12:55am	Diridon Station	7h	7:55am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
3:20pm	Diridon Station	8h 35m	11:55pm	UCLA	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Los Angeles on December 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	CheapestFastest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
12:55am	Diridon Station	7h	7:55am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
3:20pm	Diridon Station	8h 35m	11:55pm	UCLA	No tags
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	9h 15m	9:00pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Los Angeles on December 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	6h 30m	6:15pm	Suc. Pacoima	CheapestFastest
6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	1:30pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags
12:55am	Diridon Station	7h	7:55am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
2:55pm	Diridon Station	8h 35m	11:30pm	UCLA	No tags
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	9h 15m	9:00pm	613 Maple Ave	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:03 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 7 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

7h 15mAverage Duration

306 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $256	Average Duration7h 15m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$64 - $151	Average Duration10h 45m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

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

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

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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C
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5614 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $74

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.

July 19, 2023

Excellent I will do it again

Maria Leticia T.

October 9, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Tufesa

3.5/5696 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.

July 9, 2025

Definitivamente muy agradable servicio

Hector B.

September 3, 2024

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

David A.

December 29, 2022

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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.

October 25, 2023

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

Isabela B.

October 7, 2023

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

Emiliano M.

October 1, 2019

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

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to Los Angeles start from $38. The average price for this route is around $65. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Jose to Los Angeles?
The average bus trip duration from San Jose to Los Angeles is 7h 15m, covering a distance of 306 miles (493 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 55m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the San Jose to Los Angeles route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Tufesa, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Jose to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Los Angeles at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from San Jose to Los Angeles generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Jose to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to Los Angeles?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from San Jose to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Jose to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/27

$70

11/28

$95

Today

$70

11/30

$70

12/01

$70

12/02

$70

12/03

$44

12/04

$66

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $44

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 $44 to $222 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 $44 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually FlixBus, 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.