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Coach trips from San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CA

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Avg. trip duration

1hr13mins

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Avg. distance

50 miles

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the San Jose to San Francisco route feature onboard restrooms.
Bus tickets from San Jose to San Francisco with FlixBus are available from as low as £9.99.
The route between San Jose and San Francisco generally takes about 55 minutes by coach and covers approximately 48 miles.
Passengers travelling from San Jose to San Francisco by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
The first coach service from San Jose to San Francisco is at 05:35.
The day's last coach departure from San Jose to San Francisco is set for 19:10.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between San Jose and San Francisco. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
In San Jose, there is a singular coach stop: San Jose Diridon Station. As for San Francisco, it has 2 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
Yes, weekend bus options are available from San Jose to San Francisco. You can depart on Friday and return on Sunday. Check the bus route’s schedule and choose the best trip to suit your plans!
Every FlixBus coach between San Jose and San Francisco is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, most of our coaches on the San Jose -San Francisco route are equipped with free WiFi.

Bus travel from San Jose to San Francisco: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between San Jose and San Francisco starting from £9.99 (average ticket cost: £10.49).
  • Average duration: the bus journey from San Jose to San Francisco lasts approximately 55 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between San Jose and San Francisco is 48 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Bus schedules San Jose-San Francisco: to check departure times of coaches between San Jose and San Francisco, select your travel date: you’ll then see all available trip options with their schedules and prices. You can do this using the selector at the top of this page or by using our interactive map.
  • Bus departure frequency: one departure per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in San Jose, there is a singular coach stop: San Jose Diridon Station. As for San Francisco, it has 2 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Weekend trips: with FlixBus, you can depart San Jose on Friday and return on Sunday for a perfect weekend getaway in San Francisco.
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