The cheapest and fastest coaches from San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CA will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 3 buses that leave San Jose, CA for San Francisco, CA every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 67 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus
3910 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner · 6611 AMTRAK
FlixBus
3910 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner · 6611 AMTRAKTravel Information
Compare train and coach for San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 67 km
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Live departures
San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CA coaches for tomorrow, Monday 16 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 00:05 San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 1h00 | 01:05 San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:35 San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 1h40 | 14:15 San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 0 changesdirect | |
3910 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner · 6611 AMTRAK | 13:25 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 5h05 | 18:30 San Francisco, CA | 2 changes | |
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Why should you book San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CA coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Greyhound to find the best option for your trip from San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CA.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Greyhound to find the best option for your trip from San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CA.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CA.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CA
Buses from San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 67 km distance in 55m.
Distance 67 km |
Average bus duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 05:15 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CAYou can travel by bus between San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CA with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CA coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CA by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Francisco, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
