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

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TodayJun 27
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Next departures to San Jose

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Santa Clara
    Departure location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Santa Clara
    Departure location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Santa Clara
    Departure location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Clara to San Jose.

Bus
Average Price$96 - $96Average Duration14h 55m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average Price$7 - $7Average Duration18m
1kg 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 the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day
18mAverage Duration
$7Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santa Clara to San Jose: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$96
Average bus trip duration14h 55m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:30pm
Distance336 miles (541 km)

Santa Clara to San Jose Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
06/25
$74
06/26
$74
Today
$74
06/28
$74
06/29
$74
06/30
$74
07/01
$74
07/02
$84
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Clara to San Jose was searched and found on Jun 25, 2025 with a price of $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 to San Jose, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $74 to $91 for a bus ticket from Santa Clara to San Jose based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $74 which is on 2025-06-28.

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 by bus?

Bus from Santa Clara to San Jose

You can also go to San Jose by train

Train from Santa Clara to San Jose

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