What is the travel distance from San Jose to Ventura?

The distance separating San Jose and Ventura is 257 miles (414 km).

Bus San Jose to Ventura from $86 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Jose to Ventura on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45pm	Diridon Station	12h 49m	12:34pm	Harbor Boulevard	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	Diridon Station	12h 49m	12:34pm	Harbor Boulevard	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	Diridon Station	12h 49m	12:34pm	Harbor Boulevard	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	Diridon Station	12h 49m	12:34pm	Harbor Boulevard	No tags
Bus	12:40am	Diridon Station	16h 5m	4:45pm	Harbor Boulevard	No tags

Get from San Jose to Ventura

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 49 minutes and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

12h 49mAverage Duration

256 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 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.

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

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

What is the travel distance from San Jose to Ventura?

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

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11/24

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11/25

$86

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$86

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$86

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Ventura was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $86

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 Ventura, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $86 to $121 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Ventura based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $86 which is on 2025-11-27.