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

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

today
from $40
tomorrow
from $36
Tuesday
from $33
Wednesday
from $30
Thursday
from $45
Friday
from $47
Saturday
from $51

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
FlixBus 15h 30m 6:45 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 10:15 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $40
FlixBus 16h 55m 2:15 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 7:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $40
Greyhound US 14h 15m 12:55 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 3:10 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $41
Greyhound US 7h 0m 12:55 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 7:55 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $47
Tufesa International 7h 30m 6:00 AM San Jose, CA McLaughlin & William Bus Stop 1:30 PM Los Angeles Downtown  Economy $71

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 15h 30m 6:45 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 10:15 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $36
Greyhound US 14h 15m 12:55 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 3:10 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $37
FlixBus 10h 50m 1:15 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 12:05 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $38
Greyhound US 14h 15m 12:55 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 3:10 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $40
Tufesa International 7h 30m 6:00 AM San Jose, CA McLaughlin & William Bus Stop 1:30 PM Los Angeles Downtown  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
FlixBus 15h 30m 6:45 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 10:15 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $33
FlixBus 9h 55m 11:10 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 9:05 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $35
Greyhound US 8h 10m 12:55 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 9:05 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $35
FlixBus 6h 20m 12:40 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 7:00 AM Los Angeles University of California (curbside)  Economy $49
Greyhound US 7h 0m 12:55 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 7:55 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $49

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
FlixBus 15h 30m 6:45 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 10:15 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $30
Greyhound US 14h 15m 12:55 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 3:10 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $31
FlixBus 16h 0m 11:10 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 3:10 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $34
Greyhound US 7h 0m 12:55 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 7:55 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $43
Tufesa International 7h 30m 6:00 AM San Jose, CA McLaughlin & William Bus Stop 1:30 PM Los Angeles Downtown  Economy $71

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
Greyhound US 7h 0m 12:55 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 7:55 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $45
FlixBus 7h 40m 9:25 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 5:05 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $46
FlixBus 6h 20m 12:40 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 7:00 AM Los Angeles University of California (curbside)  Economy $49
Tufesa International 7h 30m 6:00 AM San Jose, CA McLaughlin & William Bus Stop 1:30 PM Los Angeles Downtown  Economy $71
Tufesa International 9h 30m 12:30 PM San Jose, CA McLaughlin & William Bus Stop 10:00 PM Los Angeles Downtown  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
Greyhound US 7h 0m 12:55 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 7:55 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $47
FlixBus 6h 50m 9:25 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 4:15 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $49
FlixBus 6h 5m 9:25 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 3:30 PM Los Angeles Hilton Garden Inn  Economy $49
Tufesa International 7h 30m 6:00 AM San Jose, CA McLaughlin & William Bus Stop 1:30 PM Los Angeles Downtown  Economy $71
Tufesa International 9h 30m 12:30 PM San Jose, CA McLaughlin & William Bus Stop 10:00 PM Los Angeles Downtown  Economy $71

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
FlixBus 6h 20m 12:40 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 7:00 AM Los Angeles University of California (curbside)  Economy $51
FlixBus 7h 0m 12:40 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 7:40 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $51
Greyhound US 7h 0m 12:55 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop 7:55 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $54
Tufesa International 7h 30m 6:00 AM San Jose, CA McLaughlin & William Bus Stop 1:30 PM Los Angeles Downtown  Economy $71
Tufesa International 9h 30m 12:30 PM San Jose, CA McLaughlin & William Bus Stop 10:00 PM Los Angeles Downtown  Economy $71

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles is $30 on 8/13/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


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

See here how frequent the connections between San Jose, CA and Los Angeles are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 38 daily buses from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between San Jose, CA and Los Angeles.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 54 buses from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, while Evening sees the fewest connections between San Jose, CA and Los Angeles, with 23 offers.

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

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Tufesa International and Greyhound US that travel 19 times every day by bus from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles starting from $30!

Cheapest Bus $30
Fastest Bus 5h 55m
Earliest Bus 12:40 AM
Latest Bus 11:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 19 Ø
Distance 305.9 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, Tufesa International and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles

Every day, 19 buses from 3 bus companies leave San Jose, CA for Los Angeles: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/11/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/10
$71
Monday 08/11
$71
Tuesday 08/12
$49
Wednesday 08/13
$71
Thursday 08/14
$45
Friday 08/15
$71
Saturday 08/16
$51
Sunday 08/17
$71
Monday 08/18
$47
Tuesday 08/19
$71
Wednesday 08/20
$47
Thursday 08/21
$71
Friday 08/22
$43
Saturday 08/23
$71
Sunday 08/24
$45
Monday 08/25
$31
Tuesday 08/26
$35
Wednesday 08/27
$71
Thursday 08/28
$45
Friday 08/29
Saturday 08/30
$50
Sunday 08/31
$44
Monday 09/01
$71
Tuesday 09/02
$71
Wednesday 09/03
$47
Thursday 09/04
$71
Friday 09/05
$45
Saturday 09/06

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

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $30, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $50.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, with $30. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $38.

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

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 Jose, CA to Los Angeles 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 Jose, CA to Los Angeles, 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 Jose, CA to Los Angeles are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles

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

FlixBus from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $30
Fastest Bus 5h 55m
Earliest Bus 12:40 AM
Last Bus 11:10 PM
Daily Connections 14 Ø
Found on 8/7/2025

Greyhound US from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles

Greyhound US

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

Cheapest Price $31
Fastest Bus 7h 0m
Earliest Bus 12:55 AM
Last Bus 12:55 AM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 8/7/2025

Tufesa International from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles

Tufesa International

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

Cheapest Price $71
Fastest Bus 7h 15m
Earliest Bus 6:00 AM
Last Bus 12:45 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 8/7/2025

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

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

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 San Jose, CA to Los Angeles? Compare all modes of transports from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles.

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

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

FAQs about the San Jose, CA to Los Angeles bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $30 and takes 15h 30m to reach Los Angeles. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $30 and $87. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Los Angeles.

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

Every day, the San Jose, CA to Los Angeles bus route is served by approximately 19 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles is offered by FlixBus and takes 5h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $56. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Los Angeles from San Jose, CA starts at 12:40 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 Jose, CA to Los Angeles?

The latest bus trip departing from San Jose, CA for Los Angeles starts at 11:10 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 Jose, CA Los Angeles route?

When traveling by bus from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Tufesa International 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 Jose, CA and Los Angeles?

You can check all the direct connections between San Jose, CA and Los Angeles 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, Tufesa International and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the San Jose, CA to Los Angeles 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 Jose, CA Los Angeles 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 Jose, CA Los Angeles 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 Jose, CA to Los Angeles on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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