Bus from San Francisco to San Jose, CA from $8

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

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Francisco to San Jose, CA from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.
today
tomorrow
Saturday
from $8
Sunday
from $13
Monday
from $13
Tuesday
Wednesday
from $12

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    1h 50m
    0
    10:40 PM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    12:30 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $8
  • Greyhound US
    1h 50m
    0
    6:00 AM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    7:50 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $9
  • FlixBus
    1h 0m
    0
    8:05 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    9:05 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $9
  • FlixBus
    1h 0m
    0
    11:40 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    12:40 PM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $9
  • FlixBus
    1h 0m
    0
    12:20 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    1:20 PM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $9

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    1h 50m
    0
    10:40 PM
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    12:30 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $13
  • Greyhound US
    1h 50m
    0
    6:00 AM
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    7:50 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $14
  • FlixBus
    1h 0m
    0
    8:05 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    9:05 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $14
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    11:25 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    12:35 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $14
  • FlixBus
    1h 0m
    0
    11:40 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    12:40 PM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $15

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    1h 50m
    0
    10:40 PM
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    12:30 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $13
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    11:25 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    12:35 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • Greyhound US
    1h 50m
    0
    6:00 AM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    7:50 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $14
  • Greyhound US
    1h 50m
    0
    10:40 PM
    San Francisco
    Salesforce Transit Center
    12:30 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $14
  • FlixBus
    1h 0m
    0
    8:05 AM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    9:05 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    1h 50m
    0
    10:40 PM
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    12:30 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $12
  • FlixBus
    1h 0m
    0
    10:00 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    11:00 PM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    11:25 PM
    San Francisco
    5th/Townsend
    12:35 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • Greyhound US
    1h 50m
    0
    6:00 AM
    San Francisco
    Bus Station Transbay
    7:50 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $13

Frequency of bus connections between San Francisco and San Jose, CA

See here how frequent the connections between San Francisco and San Jose, CA are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from San Francisco to San Jose, CA. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between San Francisco and San Jose, CA.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 15 buses from San Francisco to San Jose, CA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and San Jose, CA, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Francisco to San Jose, CA

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 8 times every day by bus from San Francisco to San Jose, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Francisco to San Jose, CA starting from $8!

Cheapest Bus $8
Fastest Bus 1h 0m
Earliest Bus 6:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes 8 Ø
Distance 41.1 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Francisco to San Jose, CA

Every day, 8 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Francisco for San Jose, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/17/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/13
Monday 04/14
Tuesday 04/15
Wednesday 04/16
Thursday 04/17
Friday 04/18
Saturday 04/19
$8
Sunday 04/20
$13
Monday 04/21
$13
Tuesday 04/22
Wednesday 04/23
$12
Thursday 04/24
$13
Friday 04/25
Saturday 04/26
Sunday 04/27
Monday 04/28
Tuesday 04/29
Wednesday 04/30
Thursday 05/01
Friday 05/02
Saturday 05/03
Sunday 05/04
Monday 05/05
Tuesday 05/06
Wednesday 05/07
Thursday 05/08
Friday 05/09
Saturday 05/10

The cheapest time to travel from San Francisco to San Jose, CA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Francisco to San Jose, CA, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $8, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Francisco to San Jose, CA. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $13.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to San Jose, CA, with $8. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $9.

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 a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

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 bus 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 buses from San Francisco to San Jose, CA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from San Francisco to San Jose, CA

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

FlixBus from San Francisco to San Jose, CA

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $9
Fastest Bus 1h 0m
Earliest Bus 8:05 AM
Last Bus 11:25 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 4/14/2025

All bus stations and stops in San Francisco and San Jose, CA

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

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

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

FAQs about the San Francisco to San Jose, CA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $8 and takes 1h 50m to reach San Jose, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $8 and $15. 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 San Francisco to San Jose, CA each day?

Every day, the San Francisco to San Jose, CA bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Francisco to San Jose, CA is offered by FlixBus and takes 1h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $9. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in San Jose, CA from San Francisco starts at 6:00 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 San Francisco to San Jose, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from San Francisco for San Jose, CA starts at 11:25 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 San Francisco San Jose, CA route?

When traveling by bus from San Francisco to San Jose, CA, passengers can travel with 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 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 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 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 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
Economy

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

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