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Best price NZ$ 8
Journey duration 1 h 22 min
Connections per day 5
First departure 06:30
Last departure 22:30
Distance 67 km

Use Virail to find the best way to travel from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA

What's the best way to get from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA? If you're not sure, don't worry - Virail can help you. The only thing you have to do is enter your planned travel dates, and let Virail's powerful search tool deal with the rest. We'll look at the routes offered by our trusted travel partners to give you all your available options. Whether you want to travel by plane, train, bus, carpool, or something else, we'll find your ideal solution. You can filter your results according to price, departure or arrival time, journey duration, number of connections, one-way or round trip - anything you want. Virail will give you a full, clear picture of how to get from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA, then transfer you to your chosen provider's website to complete your booking.

How can I get the cheapest bus tickets to travel from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA cost NZ$ 8. On average, you can expect to spend around NZ$ 33.71 for your bus ticket. Virail will help you find a journey that fits your budget. You can expect prices to vary between different travel providers and methods of transport; often, faster journeys will cost more than slower routes. If your travel dates are flexible, you might be able to find cheaper bus tickets, as prices may fluctuate a little from day to day. You may also find lower prices by booking at certain times of day, avoiding rush hour traffic. Another tip for travelers on a tight budget is to look for connecting journeys. Sometimes it can be cheaper to make a change or two along the way, rather than traveling on a direct route from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA.

Buses from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA

Flixbus Flixbus 22:05 – 23:00 San Francisco (5th/Townsend) – Downtown San Jose NZ$ 11.56 55 min Direct
Greyhound Greyhound 21:30 – 23:20 Salesforce Transit Center – Diridon Station NZ$ 31.11 1 h 50 min Direct
Amtrak Amtrak 10:20 – 11:35 San Francisco, CA – San Jose, CA NZ$ 45.54 1 h 15 min Direct
Amtrak Amtrak 22:30 – 23:40 San Francisco, CA – San Jose, CA NZ$ 45.54 1 h 10 min Direct

How long does the journey from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA take by bus?

The distance between San Francisco, CA and San Jose, CA is around 67 km. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 1 h 22 min. However, the fastest routes between San Francisco, CA and San Jose, CA take 50 min. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.

When do departures from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA leave?

The first journey of the day departs from San Francisco, CA at 06:30. If you prefer to travel later in the day, the last departure will leave at 22:30. Remember, these are the general times of journeys between San Francisco, CA and San Jose, CA. However, they are somewhat changeable as they may be affected by local events or holidays, peak seasons, or other factors. Always check your travel dates in advance to be on the safe side.

How many journeys from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA take place each day?

If you want to get from San Francisco, CA to San Jose, CA, you can travel with providers such as Greyhound, Amtrak and Flixbus. You will find a maximum number of 24 departures per day. On average, there are 5 departures per day. Book in advance to make sure that your journey will run smoothly and you depart at a time that suits you best. When you travel, you can look for direct journeys or other routes which offer connections and changes. On average, there are 5 direct journeys between San Francisco, CA and San Jose, CA. If you don't mind changing along the way, you may find more options available to you. There are usually 0 journeys with at least one change. These numbers may vary depending on the time of year or day of the week. Some travelers prefer direct routes, particularly if they are carrying heavy suitcases or concerned about missing a connection. Others enjoy the flexibility offered by connecting journeys. Whatever you prefer, Virail can help you find the right options to suit you.