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  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: GW Bridge
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Chinatown
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York (Hudson Yards)
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to San Jose.

Average Price$217 - $867Average Duration3d 9h
103kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$657 - $851Average Duration3d 16h
373kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to San Jose

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 3 days, 9 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $217, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day
3d 9hAverage Duration
$217Cheapest ticket
103kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York City to San Jose, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$353
Average bus trip duration3d 9h
Number of daily buses19
Earliest bus departure3:00am
Distance2553 miles (4117 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

New York City to San Jose Bus

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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 New York City and San Jose!

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

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 New York City to San Jose.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from New York City to San Jose, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to San Jose, US?

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