Bus Tickets from Monterey, CA to San Jose, CA

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TomorrowApr 25
from $48
SatApr 26
from $43
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Next departures to San Jose

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Monterey
    Departure location: Monterey Transit Plaza
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Monterey
    Departure location: Hyatt Regency Monterey
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Monterey
    Departure location: Monterey Bay Aquarium
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Monterey
    Departure location: Monterey Bay Aquarium
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Monterey
    Departure location: Fremont / Abrego Street
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Monterey to San Jose: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$43
Average bus trip duration3h 16m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure3:50pm
Distance55 miles (88 km)
Latest bus departure4:55pm

Monterey to San Jose Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Monterey to San Jose was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $43

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

You can expect to pay from $43 to $203 for a bus ticket from Monterey to San Jose based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-04-26.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Monterey to San Jose, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Monterey to San Jose that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Monterey to San Jose, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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