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11/17/2025
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San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA by bus

The journey from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA by bus is 306.16 mi and takes 8 hr 19 min. There are 40 connections per day, with the first departure at 12:40 AM and the last at 11:45 PM. It is possible to travel from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA by bus for as little as $55.71 or as much as $145.41. The best price for this journey is $55.71.

Lowest Price $55.71
Journey Duration 8 hr 19 min
Connection per Day 40
Lowest Price $55.71
Highest Price $145.41
First Departure 12:40 AM
Last Departure 11:45 PM
Distance 306.16 mi
Departure San Jose, CA
Arrival Los Angeles, CA
Carriers Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak

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When travelling to Los Angeles, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA
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San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

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Train
34.49kg
Bus
36.95kg
Flight
98.54kg
Car
78.84kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA?
A bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA is $82.60. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $55.71.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA is $55.71. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between San Jose, CA and Los Angeles, CA by bus?
San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 306.16 mi.
How long does the bus between San Jose, CA and Los Angeles, CA take?
San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA is on average 8 hr 19 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 5 hr 55 min.
Which companies operate from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA?
The bus journey from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA is covered by 5 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus, Tufesa Internacional and Tufesa.
How many bus connections per day go from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA?
San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA has 40 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA leave?
The earliest bus from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA departs at 12:40 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA depart?
The latest bus from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA departs at 11:45 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $55.71 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA?
There are on average 27 direct connection(s) from San Jose, CA to go to Los Angeles, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between San Jose, CA and Los Angeles, CA is 5 hr 55 min.
Is there a direct bus from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between San Jose, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA by bus?
The bus journey from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA creates 36.95kg of CO2 emissions.

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