Bus Tickets from New York City to San Jose, US

Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to San Jose

Bus
Average PriceUS$187 - US$845Average Duration3d 9h
103kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$596 - US$725Average Duration4d 8h
373kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to San Jose

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 3 days, 9 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$187, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
3d 9hAverage Duration
US$187Cheapest ticket
103kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York City to San Jose, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$259
Average Bus Trip Duration3d 9h
Number of daily buses14
Earliest bus departure3:00am
Distance4104 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

New York City to San Jose Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New York City - San Jose, US

  1. What is the distance between New York City and San Jose?

    The distance covered from New York City to San Jose is 4108 km (2547 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New York City to San Jose?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Chinatown, in New York City, and end it at Diridon Station, in San Jose.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to San Jose, US was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of US$327

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to San Jose, US, as early as possible.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between New York City and San Jose!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from New York City to San Jose, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from New York City to San Jose.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from New York City to San Jose, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to San Jose, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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