Bus Tickets from Raleigh to San Jose, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Raleigh (New Bern Ave)
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 29 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Raleigh (New Bern Ave)
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh to San Jose.

Bus
Average Price$388 - $653Average Duration2d 22h
96kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$714 - $714Average Duration4d 5h
349kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Raleigh to San Jose

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 2 days, 22 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $388, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
2d 22hAverage Duration
$388Cheapest ticket
96kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Raleigh to San Jose, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$418
Average bus trip duration2d 22h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure7:50am
Distance2378 miles (3835 km)
Latest bus departure9:25pm

Raleigh to San Jose Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Raleigh to San Jose, US was searched and found on Aug 29, 2025 with a price of $384

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

You can expect to pay from $384 to $384 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $384 which is on 2025-08-29.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Raleigh to San Jose that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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