How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to San Francisco?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to San Francisco start from $16. The average price for this route is around $19. 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 San Francisco?

The average bus trip duration from San Jose to San Francisco is 1h, covering a distance of 41 miles (66 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 50m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the San Jose to San Francisco route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Amtrak .

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

The earliest bus departs from San Jose to San Francisco at 4:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:45pm.

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

A bus trip from San Jose to San Francisco generates an estimated 2 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 San Francisco?

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 San Francisco?

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 San Francisco?

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 San Francisco?

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 San Francisco from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to San Francisco on December 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:05pm	Diridon Station	1h	6:05pm	409 Townsend St, SF	CheapestFastest
5:35am	Diridon Station	1h 40m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 35m	10:45am	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Francisco on December 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:05pm	Diridon Station	1h	6:05pm	409 Townsend St, SF	CheapestFastest
5:35am	Diridon Station	1h 40m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 35m	10:45am	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Francisco on December 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:05pm	Diridon Station	1h	6:05pm	409 Townsend St, SF	CheapestFastest
5:35am	Diridon Station	1h 40m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	No tags
6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 35m	10:45am	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Francisco on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:35am	Diridon Station	1h 40m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	CheapestFastest
		6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 35m	10:45am	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Francisco on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:35am	Diridon Station	1h 40m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	CheapestFastest
		6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 35m	10:45am	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Francisco on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:35am	Diridon Station	1h 40m	7:15am	San Francisco Bus Station	CheapestFastest
		6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 35m	10:45am	Mission St & Fremont St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:41 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 $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1hAverage Duration

41 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

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

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
Visit page
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 San Francisco

A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Visit page
B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812
C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114
D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105
E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,476 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,408 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 San Francisco recent customer reviews

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February 18, 2019

Amtrak

4/55,615 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Jose, US to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to San Francisco start from $16. The average price for this route is around $19. 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 San Francisco?
The average bus trip duration from San Jose to San Francisco is 1h, covering a distance of 41 miles (66 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the San Jose to San Francisco route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Jose to San Francisco?
The earliest bus departs from San Jose to San Francisco at 4:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to San Francisco?
A bus trip from San Jose to San Francisco generates an estimated 2 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 San Francisco?
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 San Francisco?
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 San Francisco?
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 San Francisco?
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

$16

11/28

$15

Today

$18

11/30

$15

12/01

$12

12/02

$11

12/03

$10

12/04

$10

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $10

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 $10 to $49 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 $10 which is on 2025-12-03.

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.