Bus Tickets from San Jose, US to Phoenix, AZ

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from $152
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from $133
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Phoenix
    Destination location: Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Phoenix
    Destination location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Phoenix
    Destination location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Phoenix
    Destination location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: San Jose
    Departure location: Diridon Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Phoenix
    Destination location: Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Phoenix.

Bus
Average Price$72 - $280Average Duration18h
25kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$151 - $288Average Duration20h 19m
89kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to Phoenix

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Phoenix. The journey takes about 18 hours and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
18hAverage Duration
$72Cheapest ticket
25kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Jose, US to Phoenix, AZ: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$111
Average bus trip duration18h
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure12:55am
Distance616 miles (993 km)
Latest bus departure11:10pm

San Jose to Phoenix Bus

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

Best price found
07/30
$78
07/31
$97
Today
$137
08/02
$125
08/03
No data
08/04
$76
08/05
$73
08/06
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Phoenix, AZ was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of $73

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 Phoenix, AZ, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $73 to $179 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Phoenix, AZ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $73 which is on 2025-08-05.

Usually FlixBus Inc., Greyhound Lines, Inc. 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

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 San Jose and Phoenix!

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Jose to Phoenix will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

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.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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