How far is Los Angeles from San Jose by coach?

The distance between San Jose and Los Angeles by coach is approximately 306 miles (493 km).

Is there a way to reach Los Angeles from San Jose without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus San Jose to Los Angeles from US$29 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Jose to Los Angeles on 19 September
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:10	Diridon Station	15h 50m	15:00	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
23:10	Diridon Station	5h 55m	05:05	UCLA	Fastest
23:10	Diridon Station	6h 40m	05:50	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
23:45	Diridon Station	10h 1m	09:46	Union Station	No tags
23:10	Diridon Station	6h 10m	05:20	West LA - Expo/Sepulveda	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Los Angeles on 20 September
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:15	Diridon Station	7h 20m	20:35	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
11:50	Diridon Station	5h 55m	17:45	UCLA	Fastest
06:15	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	13:30	613 Maple Ave	No tags
00:40	Diridon Station	7h	07:40	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
00:55	Diridon Station	7h	07:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Los Angeles on 21 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:15	Diridon Station	16h 55m	07:10	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	11:50	Diridon Station	5h 55m	17:45	UCLA	Fastest
	06:15	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	13:30	613 Maple Ave	No tags
	00:40	Diridon Station	7h	07:40	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	00:55	Diridon Station	7h	07:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Los Angeles on 22 September
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:25	Diridon Station	11h 5m	20:30	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
11:50	Diridon Station	5h 55m	17:45	UCLA	Fastest
06:15	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	13:30	613 Maple Ave	No tags
00:40	Diridon Station	7h	07:40	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
00:55	Diridon Station	7h	07:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Los Angeles on 23 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	06:55	Diridon Station	1d	07:10	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	11:50	Diridon Station	5h 55m	17:45	UCLA	Fastest
	06:15	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	13:30	613 Maple Ave	No tags
	00:40	Diridon Station	7h	07:40	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	00:55	Diridon Station	7h	07:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Los Angeles on 24 September
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:10	Diridon Station	15h 50m	15:00	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
23:10	Diridon Station	5h 55m	05:05	UCLA	Fastest
06:15	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	13:30	613 Maple Ave	No tags
00:40	Diridon Station	7h	07:40	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
00:55	Diridon Station	7h	07:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Los Angeles on 25 September
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:40	Diridon Station	14h 20m	15:00	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
11:50	Diridon Station	5h 55m	17:45	UCLA	Fastest
06:15	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	13:30	613 Maple Ave	No tags
00:40	Diridon Station	7h	07:40	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
00:55	Diridon Station	7h	07:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Los Angeles on 26 September
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:40	Diridon Station	14h 20m	15:00	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
11:50	Diridon Station	5h 55m	17:45	UCLA	Fastest
06:15	Santiago Express San Jose	7h 15m	13:30	613 Maple Ave	No tags
00:40	Diridon Station	7h	07:40	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
00:55	Diridon Station	7h	07:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Jose to Los Angeles

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$35 - US$123	Average duration7h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average priceUS$64 - US$317	Average duration10h 45m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 7 hours and with fares starting at just US$35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day

7hAverage duration

US$35Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Jose, US to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$57

Average bus trip duration7h

Number of daily buses31

Earliest bus departure00:40

Distance306 miles

Latest bus departure23:10

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,575 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Tufesa

3.5/5684 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

WiFi3.1

Users have expressed positive feedback about the service, describing it as very pleasant and indicating they would definitely use it again in the future.

Tufesa San Jose Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Totally worst, the location which was mentioned on the ticket was wrong and bus never showed up. Tried complaining many times but didn’t got attended.

Bhagya P.

9 July 2025

Definitivamente muy agradable servicio

Hector B.

3 September 2024

Great, we’d definitely use them again & in the future

David A.

29 December 2022

Amtrak

4/55,469 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5469 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at US$74

Amtrak San Jose Los Angeles recent customer reviews

It was my 1st time taking the train on a long trip.. & I loved it.. seats are wide with enough leg room.. beats driving & flying.. will do it again whenever I come to visit California.

Nicanor P.

19 July 2023

Excellent I will do it again

Maria Leticia T.

9 October 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,264 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.3

According to 51 reviews, Greyhound received a 3.2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the departure location, but some complained about the value for money. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$39

Greyhound San Jose Los Angeles recent customer reviews

The bus was not so clean , the wifi not working at all and the driver could not help and was indifferent in this regard.please do something and solve the problem.

Hossein S.

25 October 2023

Extremely tight, no space between chairs. Had to stop for 40min because the motor was overheating

Isabela B.

7 October 2023

The bus old, dirty, smelly, almost no seats, the driver not friendly at all, grumpy

Emiliano M.

1 October 2019

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

San Jose to Los Angeles Bus

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Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Los Angeles?

Stops in San Jose

A - Santiago Express San Jose

B - Diridon Station

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - 613 Maple Ave

C - Ramirez Street bus stop

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Jose, US - Los Angeles, US

How far is Los Angeles from San Jose by coach?
The distance between San Jose and Los Angeles by coach is approximately 306 miles (493 km).
Is there a way to reach Los Angeles from San Jose without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

17/09

US$57

18/09

US$50

Today

US$77

20/09

US$47

21/09

US$52

22/09

US$38

23/09

US$34

24/09

US$34

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 24 Sept 2025 with a price of US$34

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

You can expect to pay from US$34 to US$139 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$34, which is on 2025-09-24.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Jose to Los Angeles.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Jose to Los Angeles.

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 San Jose to Los Angeles.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Jose to Los Angeles while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose, US to Los Angeles, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time7h	Avg priceUS$57	Daily departures31
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time10h 45m	Avg priceUS$73	Daily departures1

Will you be returning to San Jose, US by bus?

Bus from Los Angeles, US to San Jose, US

You can also go to Los Angeles, US by train

Train from San Jose, US to Los Angeles, US

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