Which bus from San Francisco to San Jose, CA is the best?
Check the bus schedule for San Francisco to San Jose, CA. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
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| FlixBus | 0h 50m | 08:30 | San Francisco | 5th/Townsend | 09:20 | San Jose, CA | Bus Stop | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 11/08/2025 08:30:00 to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 11/08/2025 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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| FlixBus | 0h 50m | 08:55 | San Francisco | 5th/Townsend | 09:45 | San Jose, CA | Bus Stop | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 11/08/2025 08:55:00 to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 11/08/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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| FlixBus | 0h 50m | 10:45 | San Francisco | 5th/Townsend | 11:35 | San Jose, CA | Bus Stop | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 11/08/2025 10:45:00 to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 11/08/2025 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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| Greyhound US | 1h 50m | 22:40 | San Francisco | Salesforce Transit Center | 00:30 | San Jose, CA | Bus Stop | Economy | £7 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco (USA) at 11/08/2025 22:40:00 to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/08/2025 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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| Greyhound US | 1h 50m | 22:40 | San Francisco | Bus Station Transbay | 00:30 | San Jose, CA | Bus Stop | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 11/08/2025 22:40:00 to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/08/2025 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 0h 55m | 08:20 | San Francisco | 5th/Townsend | 09:15 | San Jose, CA | Bus Stop | Economy | £10 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/08/2025 08:20:00 to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/08/2025 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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| FlixBus | 1h 0m | 22:00 | San Francisco | 5th/Townsend | 23:00 | San Jose, CA | Bus Stop | Economy | £10 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/08/2025 22:00:00 to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/08/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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| FlixBus | 1h 10m | 23:25 | San Francisco | 5th/Townsend | 00:35 | San Jose, CA | Bus Stop | Economy | £10 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 12/08/2025 23:25:00 to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 13/08/2025 00:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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| Greyhound US | 1h 50m | 22:40 | San Francisco | Bus Station Transbay | 00:30 | San Jose, CA | Bus Stop | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 12/08/2025 22:40:00 to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 13/08/2025 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to San Jose, CA via Oakland, you can save more than £4? You will find the corresponding connections below.
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Save more than 40%1h 10mSan Francisco12 km23:20OaklandW Oakland BART Station00:30San Jose, CABus Stop0 kmEconomyA Bus from goes from W Oakland BART Station, Oakland (USA) at 12/08/2025 23:20:00 to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 13/08/2025 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 0h 55m | 08:20 | San Francisco | 5th/Townsend | 09:15 | San Jose, CA | Bus Stop | Economy | £10 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 14/08/2025 08:20:00 to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 14/08/2025 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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| FlixBus | 0h 50m | 10:45 | San Francisco | 5th/Townsend | 11:35 | San Jose, CA | Bus Stop | Economy | £10 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 14/08/2025 10:45:00 to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 14/08/2025 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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| FlixBus | 1h 0m | 22:00 | San Francisco | 5th/Townsend | 23:00 | San Jose, CA | Bus Stop | Economy | £10 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 14/08/2025 22:00:00 to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 14/08/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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| Greyhound US | 1h 50m | 22:40 | San Francisco | Bus Station Transbay | 00:30 | San Jose, CA | Bus Stop | Economy | £10 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 14/08/2025 22:40:00 to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 15/08/2025 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from San Francisco to San Jose, CA is £7 on 11/08/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
What is the best day and time to travel by bus between San Francisco and San Jose, CA?
Monday
is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily coaches from San Francisco to San Jose, CA. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between San Francisco and San Jose, CA.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 12 coaches from San Francisco to San Jose, CA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and San Jose, CA, with 2 offers.
All facts for San Francisco to San Jose, CA bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel daily 8 times by bus from San Francisco to San Jose, CA in one click. Book your San Francisco to San Jose, CA bus ticket starting from £7!
| Cheapest Bus | £7 |
| Fastest Bus | 0h 50m |
| Earliest Coach | 08:20 |
| Latest Coach | 23:25 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 8 Ø |
| Distance | 66.0 km |
| Coach Companies | FlixBus and Greyhound US |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from San Francisco to San Jose, CA?
Every day, 8 buses from 2 coach companies leave San Francisco for San Jose, CA. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 11/08/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
11/08
£7
Tuesday
12/08
£10
Wednesday
13/08
£7
Thursday
14/08
£10
Friday
15/08
£7
Saturday
16/08
Sunday
17/08
Monday
18/08
£10
Tuesday
19/08
Wednesday
20/08
Thursday
21/08
Friday
22/08
Saturday
23/08
Sunday
24/08
Monday
25/08
Tuesday
26/08
Wednesday
27/08
Thursday
28/08
Friday
29/08
Saturday
30/08
Sunday
31/08
Monday
01/09
Tuesday
02/09
Wednesday
03/09
Thursday
04/09
Friday
05/09
Saturday
06/09
Sunday
07/09
The cheapest time to travel from San Francisco to San Jose, CA
With a price starting from £7, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from San Francisco to San Jose, CA. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £10.
Morning
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to San Jose, CA, with £7. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £7.
How to save money travelling from San Francisco to San Jose, CA
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.
Book the ticket from San Francisco to San Jose, CA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from San Francisco to San Jose, CA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from San Francisco to San Jose, CA are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
All bus stations and stops in San Francisco and San Jose, CA
Here is a map with all coach stations in San Francisco and San Jose, CA. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.
All you need to know when you travel by bus from San Francisco to San Jose, CA
Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from San Francisco to San Jose, CA. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.
FAQs for San Francisco to San Jose, CA bus
How much does a San Francisco San Jose, CA coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the San Francisco San Jose, CA bus trip is available from £7 and takes 0h 50m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from San Francisco to San Jose, CA?
This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £7 to £11. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to San Jose, CA.
How many connections are available for the San Francisco San Jose, CA route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from San Francisco to San Jose, CA is offered by roughly 8 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to San Jose, CA from San Francisco take?
The quickest coach from San Francisco to San Jose, CA is provided by FlixBus and takes 0h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £10. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from San Francisco to San Jose, CA?
The earliest bus to San Jose, CA departs from San Francisco at 08:20. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last coach from San Francisco to San Jose, CA?
The latest bus to San Jose, CA departs from San Francisco at 23:25. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies serve the San Francisco San Jose, CA route?
Passengers looking to travel from San Francisco to San Jose, CA can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.
Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and San Jose, CA?
You can check all the direct connections between San Francisco and San Jose, CA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.
What can I take with me on the bus to San Jose, CA from San Francisco?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the San Francisco San Jose, CA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the San Francisco San Jose, CA bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Francisco to San Jose, CA on your planned travel date.
Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Francisco to San Jose, CA
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
More bus routes to San Francisco and to San Jose, CA
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