Bus Tickets from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: November 6 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: November 6 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: November 6 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: November 7 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: UCLA
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 6 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Santiago Express San Jose
    Arrival time: November 6 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: 613 Maple Ave
    Operated by: TufesaTufesa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 6 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: November 6 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 6 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: November 6 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:00 PM PST.

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Bus San Jose to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$66
Average Bus Trip Duration7h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure12:40am
Distance490 km
Latest bus departure11:10pm

San Jose to Los Angeles Buses

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Jose - Los Angeles

  1. How long is the trip from San Jose to Los Angeles by bus?

    The trip from San Jose to Los Angeles will take on average 7h. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 4h 55m.

  2. What is the travel distance from San Jose to Los Angeles?

    It's about 493 km (306 miles) from San Jose to Los Angeles.

  3. How many buses make the trip between San Jose and Los Angeles each day?

    You can expect around 2 buses plying this route, provided by FlixBus, Tufesa and Greyhound.

  4. What time does the first bus depart from San Jose to Los Angeles, and when is the last one?

    You can catch the first bus starting at 12:40am and the last one until 11:10pm. To ensure a smooth trip, consider arriving at the station early for check-in.

  5. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Jose to Los Angeles?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Diridon Station, in San Jose, and end it at UCLA, in Los Angeles.

  6. What is the cheapest way to travel from San Jose to Los Angeles?

    If you're on a budget, consider traveling by bus to Los Angeles from San Jose; it tends to be more affordable. With a starting ticket price of US$35, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  7. How much does the bus ticket cost from San Jose to Los Angeles?

    Taking the bus from San Jose to Los Angeles costs on average US$66.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-03
US$52
11-04
US$46
Today
US$43
11-06
US$38
11-07
US$38
11-08
US$40
11-09
US$38
11-10
US$39
The cheapest trip from San Jose to Los Angeles was searched and found on Nov 7, 2024 with a price of US$38

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

You can expect to pay from US$38 to US$139 for a bus ticket from San Jose to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$38 which is on 2024-11-07.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Jose to Los Angeles.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Jose to Los Angeles.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Jose to Los Angeles.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Jose to Los Angeles while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose to Los Angeles?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to San Jose by bus?

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You can also go to Los Angeles by train

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