Bus and Coach from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles: Compare all prices

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles from various bus operators like FlixBus, Tufesa International or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

£39

tomorrow

£46

Wednesday

£42

Thursday

£54

Friday

£32

Saturday

£54

Sunday

£54

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 5m	09:25	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	20:30	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 15/12/2025 09:25:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
FlixBus	7h 40m	09:25	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	17:05	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 15/12/2025 09:25:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Tufesa International	7h 30m	06:00	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	13:30	Los Angeles	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£54	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 15/12/2025 06:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Tufesa International	9h 30m	11:30	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	21:00	Los Angeles	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£54	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 15/12/2025 11:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Tufesa International	7h 15m	06:15	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	13:30	Los Angeles	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£54	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 15/12/2025 06:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 40m	09:25	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	17:05	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 16/12/2025 09:25:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Greyhound US	18h 30m	05:35	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	00:05	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£52	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 16/12/2025 05:35:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Tufesa International	7h 30m	06:00	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	13:30	Los Angeles	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£53	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 16/12/2025 06:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Tufesa International	7h 15m	06:15	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	13:30	Los Angeles	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£53	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 16/12/2025 06:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Greyhound US	7h 0m	00:55	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	07:55	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£59	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 16/12/2025 00:55:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	7h 0m	00:55	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	07:55	Los Angeles	Union Station		Economy	£42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 17/12/2025 00:55:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
	FlixBus	7h 40m	09:25	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	17:05	Los Angeles	Union Station		Economy	£42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 17/12/2025 09:25:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Tufesa International	7h 30m	06:00	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	13:30	Los Angeles	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£54	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 18/12/2025 06:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Tufesa International	9h 30m	11:30	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	21:00	Los Angeles	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£54	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 18/12/2025 11:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Greyhound US	7h 0m	00:55	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	07:55	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£82	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 18/12/2025 00:55:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £82 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	7h 40m	09:25	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	17:05	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 18/12/2025 09:25:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £86 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 55m	14:15	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	07:10	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 19/12/2025 14:15:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
FlixBus	14h 20m	00:40	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	15:00	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 19/12/2025 00:40:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
FlixBus	11h 5m	09:25	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	20:30	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 19/12/2025 09:25:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Greyhound US	7h 0m	00:55	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	07:55	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 19/12/2025 00:55:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Tufesa International	7h 30m	06:00	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	13:30	Los Angeles	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£54	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 20/12/2025 06:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Tufesa International	9h 30m	11:30	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	21:00	Los Angeles	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£54	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 20/12/2025 11:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Tufesa International	7h 15m	06:15	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	13:30	Los Angeles	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£54	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 20/12/2025 06:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Tufesa International	9h 15m	11:45	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	21:00	Los Angeles	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£54	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 20/12/2025 11:45:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Tufesa International	7h 30m	06:00	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	13:30	Los Angeles	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£54	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 21/12/2025 06:00:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Tufesa International	9h 30m	11:30	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	21:00	Los Angeles	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£54	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 21/12/2025 11:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Tufesa International	7h 15m	06:15	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	13:30	Los Angeles	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£54	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 21/12/2025 06:15:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Greyhound US	18h 30m	05:35	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	00:05	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£74	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 21/12/2025 05:35:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 22/12/2025 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Greyhound US	7h 0m	00:55	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	07:55	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 21/12/2025 00:55:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £86 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles is £31 on 07/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Jose, CA and Los Angeles

See here how frequent the connections between San Jose, CA and Los Angeles are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 30 daily coaches from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between San Jose, CA and Los Angeles.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 33 coaches from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between San Jose, CA and Los Angeles, with 6 offers.

Facts about coaches from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Tufesa International and Greyhound US that travel 9 times every day by bus from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles starting from £31!

Cheapest Bus	£31
Fastest Bus	5h 55m
Earliest Coach	06:00
Latest Coach	11:45
Daily Bus Connections	9 Ø
Distance	492.2 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus, Tufesa International and Greyhound US

Cheapest coach connections from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles

Every day, 9 buses from 3 coach companies leave San Jose, CA for Los Angeles: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 15/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

£54

Tuesday 16/12

£52

Wednesday 17/12

£42

Thursday 18/12

£54

Friday 19/12

£106

Saturday 20/12

£54

Sunday 21/12

£113

Monday 22/12

£54

Tuesday 23/12

£54

Wednesday 24/12

£53

Thursday 25/12

£49

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£46

Sunday 28/12

£43

Monday 29/12

£46

Tuesday 30/12

£46

Wednesday 31/12

£54

Thursday 01/01

£54

Friday 02/01

£34

Saturday 03/01

£54

Sunday 04/01

£37

Monday 05/01

£54

Tuesday 06/01

£54

Wednesday 07/01

£31

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

£54

Saturday 10/01

£50

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £31, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £49.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, with £31. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £36.

How to save money travelling from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Jose, CA and Los Angeles

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in San Jose, CA and Los Angeles.

Bus Stop

Crandall St 598

McLaughlin & William Bus Stop

E William St 1118

Tamien

East side pickup area

Diridon Station

Cahill St 65

Downtown Coach Station

N Main St 512

Las Casas

Main Street 94

Tufesa

Maple Ave 611

Union Station

Ramirez Street 401-479

Amtrak

Alameda Street 738-788

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles? Compare all modes of transports from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles.

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles? Or which bus companies serve the route San Jose, CA to Los Angeles? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Jose, CA to Los Angeles bus

How much does a San Jose, CA - Los Angeles coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the San Jose, CA - Los Angeles bus trip is available from £31 and takes 16h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles?

The connection San Jose, CA to Los Angeles is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £31 to £113. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the San Jose, CA - Los Angeles route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles is offered by roughly 9 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Los Angeles from San Jose, CA take?

The quickest coach from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles is provided by FlixBus and takes 5h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £46. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus to Los Angeles departs from San Jose, CA at 06:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles?

The latest bus to Los Angeles departs from San Jose, CA at 11:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the San Jose, CA - Los Angeles route?

Passengers looking to travel from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles can travel with FlixBus, Tufesa International and Greyhound US. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose, CA and Los Angeles?

You can check all the direct connections between San Jose, CA and Los Angeles by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Tufesa International and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the bus to Los Angeles from San Jose, CA?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the San Jose, CA Los Angeles bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Jose, CA Los Angeles bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 9 daily trips between San Jose, CA and Los Angeles. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Jose, CA to Los Angeles

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to San Jose, CA and to Los Angeles

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Jose, CA and to Los Angeles. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!