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Compare all timetables for the bus from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA from various bus operators like Tufesa International, FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today
from $71
tomorrow
from $45
Tuesday
from $45
Wednesday
from $71
Thursday
from $45
Friday
from $71
Saturday
from $71

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Tufesa International 9h 15m 7:00 AM Los Angeles Downtown 4:15 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $71
Tufesa International 9h 10m 10:30 AM Los Angeles Downtown 7:40 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $71
Tufesa International 7h 10m 1:45 PM Los Angeles Downtown 8:55 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $71
Tufesa International 9h 45m 7:00 AM Los Angeles Downtown 4:45 PM San Jose, CA McLaughlin & William Bus Stop  Economy $71
Tufesa International 9h 30m 10:30 AM Los Angeles Downtown 8:00 PM San Jose, CA McLaughlin & William Bus Stop  Economy $71
  • Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA via Bakersfield, CA, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      6h 10m
      0
      11:15 PM
      Los Angeles
      University of California (curbside)
      1:00 AM
      Bakersfield, CA
      Park & Ride/McKee Rd.
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      4h 20m
      0
      1:05 AM
      Bakersfield, CA
      Park & Ride/McKee Rd.
      5:25 AM
      San Jose, CA
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $40
    Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 45m 9:35 AM Los Angeles Union Station 5:20 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $45
FlixBus 5h 55m 11:10 AM Los Angeles University of California (curbside) 5:05 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $47
Greyhound US 6h 20m 11:05 PM Los Angeles Union Station 5:25 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $47
Greyhound US 6h 20m 11:05 PM Los Angeles Union Station 5:25 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $47
Tufesa International 9h 15m 7:00 AM Los Angeles Downtown 4:15 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $71

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 6h 20m 11:05 PM Los Angeles Union Station 5:25 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $45
FlixBus 6h 10m 11:15 PM Los Angeles University of California (curbside) 5:25 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $47
FlixBus 6h 40m 10:45 PM Los Angeles Union Station 5:25 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $47
Greyhound US 6h 20m 11:05 PM Los Angeles Union Station 5:25 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $51
Tufesa International 9h 45m 7:00 AM Los Angeles Downtown 4:45 PM San Jose, CA McLaughlin & William Bus Stop  Economy $71

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Tufesa International 9h 15m 6:00 AM Los Angeles Downtown 3:15 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $71
Tufesa International 9h 10m 10:30 AM Los Angeles Downtown 7:40 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $71
Tufesa International 7h 10m 1:45 PM Los Angeles Downtown 8:55 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $71
Tufesa International 9h 45m 7:00 AM Los Angeles Downtown 4:45 PM San Jose, CA McLaughlin & William Bus Stop  Economy $71
Tufesa International 9h 30m 10:30 AM Los Angeles Downtown 8:00 PM San Jose, CA McLaughlin & William Bus Stop  Economy $71
  • Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA via San Fernando, CA, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 5m
      0
      8:00 AM
      Los Angeles
      Hilton Garden Inn
      8:20 AM
      San Fernando, CA
      Greyhound Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 40m
      0
      8:25 AM
      San Fernando, CA
      Greyhound Station
      2:05 PM
      San Jose, CA
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $50
    Travel Time is 1h 5m shorter, and you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 35m 7:30 AM Los Angeles Union Station 2:05 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $45
FlixBus 7h 25m 11:40 AM Los Angeles Union Station 7:05 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $45
Greyhound US 6h 20m 11:05 PM Los Angeles Union Station 5:25 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $46
Tufesa International 9h 45m 6:00 AM Los Angeles Downtown 3:45 PM San Jose, CA McLaughlin & William Bus Stop  Economy $71
Tufesa International 9h 30m 10:30 AM Los Angeles Downtown 8:00 PM San Jose, CA McLaughlin & William Bus Stop  Economy $71

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Tufesa International 9h 15m 7:00 AM Los Angeles Downtown 4:15 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $71
Tufesa International 9h 10m 10:30 AM Los Angeles Downtown 7:40 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $71
Tufesa International 7h 10m 1:45 PM Los Angeles Downtown 8:55 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $71
Tufesa International 9h 45m 7:00 AM Los Angeles Downtown 4:45 PM San Jose, CA McLaughlin & William Bus Stop  Economy $71
Tufesa International 9h 30m 10:30 AM Los Angeles Downtown 8:00 PM San Jose, CA McLaughlin & William Bus Stop  Economy $71
  • Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA via San Fernando, CA, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 5m
      0
      8:00 AM
      Los Angeles
      Hilton Garden Inn
      8:20 AM
      San Fernando, CA
      Greyhound Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 40m
      0
      8:25 AM
      San Fernando, CA
      Greyhound Station
      2:05 PM
      San Jose, CA
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $50
    Travel Time is 1h 5m shorter, and you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Tufesa International 9h 45m 6:00 AM Los Angeles Downtown 3:45 PM San Jose, CA McLaughlin & William Bus Stop  Economy $71
Tufesa International 9h 30m 10:30 AM Los Angeles Downtown 8:00 PM San Jose, CA McLaughlin & William Bus Stop  Economy $71
Tufesa International 7h 30m 1:45 PM Los Angeles Downtown 9:15 PM San Jose, CA McLaughlin & William Bus Stop  Economy $71
Tufesa International 9h 15m 6:00 AM Los Angeles Downtown 3:15 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $71
Tufesa International 9h 10m 10:30 AM Los Angeles Downtown 7:40 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $71
  • Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA via San Fernando, CA, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 5m
      0
      8:00 AM
      Los Angeles
      Hilton Garden Inn
      8:20 AM
      San Fernando, CA
      Greyhound Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 40m
      0
      8:25 AM
      San Fernando, CA
      Greyhound Station
      2:05 PM
      San Jose, CA
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $50
    Travel Time is 1h 25m shorter, and you will save $14

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA is $45 on 9/5/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Los Angeles and San Jose, CA

See here how frequent the connections between Los Angeles and San Jose, CA are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 23 daily buses from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Los Angeles and San Jose, CA.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 43 buses from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA, while Night sees the fewest connections between Los Angeles and San Jose, CA, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA

Compare all providers like Tufesa International, FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 11 times every day by bus from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA starting from $45!

Cheapest Bus $45
Fastest Bus 5h 55m
Earliest Bus 7:00 AM
Latest Bus 1:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 11 Ø
Distance 305.9 miles
Bus Companies Tufesa International, FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA

Every day, 11 buses from 3 bus companies leave Los Angeles for San Jose, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/10/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/10
$71
Monday 08/11
$71
Tuesday 08/12
$51
Wednesday 08/13
$71
Thursday 08/14
$71
Friday 08/15
$71
Saturday 08/16
$71
Sunday 08/17
$47
Monday 08/18
$51
Tuesday 08/19
$71
Wednesday 08/20
$46
Thursday 08/21
$71
Friday 08/22
Saturday 08/23
$71
Sunday 08/24
$49
Monday 08/25
$71
Tuesday 08/26
$46
Wednesday 08/27
$71
Thursday 08/28
$47
Friday 08/29
Saturday 08/30
Sunday 08/31
Monday 09/01
$71
Tuesday 09/02
$71
Wednesday 09/03
$51
Thursday 09/04
$71
Friday 09/05
$45
Saturday 09/06

The cheapest time to travel from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $45, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $70.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA, with $45. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $70.

How to save money travelling from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Los Angeles 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 bus from Los Angeles 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 buses from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA

These are the most booked bus companies between Los Angeles to San Jose, CA from our users.

Tufesa International from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA

Tufesa International

Here you will find the key facts about the Tufesa International bus route Los Angeles to San Jose, CA:

Cheapest Price $71
Fastest Bus 7h 10m
Earliest Bus 7:00 AM
Last Bus 1:45 PM
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 8/6/2025

FlixBus from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Los Angeles to San Jose, CA:

Cheapest Price $45
Fastest Bus 5h 55m
Earliest Bus 12:30 AM
Last Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Connections 11 Ø
Found on 8/4/2025

Greyhound US from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Los Angeles to San Jose, CA:

Cheapest Price $45
Fastest Bus 6h 20m
Earliest Bus 7:10 AM
Last Bus 11:05 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 8/4/2025

All bus stations and stops in Los Angeles and San Jose, CA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Los Angeles and San Jose, CA.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA? Compare all modes of transports from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA? Or which bus companies serve the route Los Angeles to San Jose, CA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Los Angeles to San Jose, CA bus

How much does a Los Angeles San Jose, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $45 and takes 6h 35m to reach San Jose, CA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $45 and $71. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Jose, CA.

On average, how many connections are available from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA each day?

Every day, the Los Angeles to San Jose, CA bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA take?

The fastest bus from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA is offered by FlixBus and takes 5h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $47. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in San Jose, CA from Los Angeles starts at 7:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from Los Angeles for San Jose, CA starts at 1:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Los Angeles San Jose, CA route?

When traveling by bus from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA, passengers can travel with Tufesa International, FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and San Jose, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between Los Angeles 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: Tufesa International, FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Los Angeles to San Jose, CA bus route?

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 Los Angeles San Jose, CA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Los Angeles 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 traveling 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 Los Angeles to San Jose, CA on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Los Angeles to San Jose, CA

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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