Bus Tickets from Santa Clara, US to San Jose, US

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Next departures for Santa Clara to San Jose on September 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Diridon StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Diridon StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Clara to San Jose

Bus
Average PriceUS$96 - US$96Average Duration14h 55m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average PriceUS$7 - US$7Average Duration18m
0kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Santa Clara to San Jose

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 18 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day
18mAverage Duration
US$7Cheapest ticket
0kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santa Clara, US to San Jose, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$96
Average Bus Trip Duration14h 55m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:30pm
Distance541 km

Santa Clara to San Jose Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Clara, US - San Jose, US

  1. What is the distance between Santa Clara and San Jose?

    It's about 8 km (5 miles) from Santa Clara to San Jose.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-29
US$79
08-30
US$84
Today
US$84
09-01
US$77
09-02
US$74
09-03
US$74
09-04
US$74
09-05
US$74
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Clara, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Sep 2, 2025 with a price of US$74

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

You can expect to pay from US$74 to US$100 for a bus ticket from Santa Clara, US to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$74 which is on 2025-09-02.

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 Santa Clara and San Jose!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Santa Clara to San Jose, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Santa Clara to San Jose.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Santa Clara to San Jose.

Did you know?

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.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

Will you be returning to Santa Clara, US by bus?

Bus from San Jose, US to Santa Clara, US

You can also go to San Jose, US by train

Train from Santa Clara, US to San Jose, US

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