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Compare all timetables for the bus from New York to San Jose, CA

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

today
$240
tomorrow
$176
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
$222
Wednesday
$240

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 88h 5m 4:30 PM New York 3rd Avenue & 37th Street Bus Stop 5:35 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $240
FlixBus 76h 40m 3:10 PM New York West 34th Street 4:50 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $243
Greyhound US 78h 15m 1:35 PM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 4:50 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $244
FlixBus 81h 35m 10:15 AM New York 3rd Avenue & 37th Street Bus Stop 4:50 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $244
Greyhound US 81h 45m 10:50 PM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 5:35 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $260

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 79h 10m 10:15 AM New York 3rd Avenue & 37th Street Bus Stop 2:25 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $176
FlixBus 88h 5m 4:30 PM New York 3rd Avenue & 37th Street Bus Stop 5:35 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $209
Greyhound US 73h 55m 3:30 PM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 2:25 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $215
FlixBus 74h 15m 3:10 PM New York West 34th Street 2:25 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $225
Greyhound US 75h 50m 1:35 PM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 2:25 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $230

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 81h 10m 1:35 PM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 7:45 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $222
FlixBus 83h 45m 11:00 AM New York Chinatown 7:45 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $222
FlixBus 79h 35m 3:10 PM New York West 34th Street 7:45 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $222
Greyhound US 70h 40m 9:55 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 5:35 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $249
Greyhound US 74h 45m 5:50 AM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 5:35 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $250
  • Did you know that if you travel from New York to San Jose, CA via Hayward, CA, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      84h 0m
      0
      3:10 PM
      New York
      West 34th Street
      9:05 PM
      Hayward, CA
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $184
      • Waiting Time 2h 30m
    • Greyhound US
      0h 35m
      0
      11:35 PM
      Hayward, CA
      Bus Stop
      12:10 AM
      San Jose, CA
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 16h 20m longer, but you will save $26

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 75h 50m 1:35 PM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 2:25 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $240
FlixBus 78h 25m 11:00 AM New York Chinatown 2:25 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $240
FlixBus 74h 15m 3:10 PM New York West 34th Street 2:25 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $240
Greyhound US 73h 55m 3:30 PM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 2:25 PM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $244
FlixBus 88h 5m 4:30 PM New York 3rd Avenue & 37th Street Bus Stop 5:35 AM San Jose, CA Bus Stop  Economy $269
  • Did you know that if you travel from New York to San Jose, CA via Hayward, CA, you can save more than $44? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      84h 0m
      0
      3:10 PM
      New York
      West 34th Street
      9:05 PM
      Hayward, CA
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $184
      • Waiting Time 2h 30m
    • Greyhound US
      0h 35m
      0
      11:35 PM
      Hayward, CA
      Bus Stop
      12:10 AM
      San Jose, CA
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 13h 5m longer, but you will save $44

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from New York to San Jose, CA is $176 on 9/4/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between New York and San Jose, CA

See here how frequent the connections between New York and San Jose, CA are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 29 daily buses from New York to San Jose, CA. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between New York and San Jose, CA.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 33 buses from New York to San Jose, CA, while Night sees the fewest connections between New York and San Jose, CA, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from New York to San Jose, CA

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 20 times every day by bus from New York to San Jose, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from New York to San Jose, CA starting from $176!

Cheapest Bus $176
Fastest Bus 66h 50m
Earliest Bus 9:55 AM
Latest Bus 11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 20 Ø
Distance 2,550.3 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from New York to San Jose, CA

Every day, 20 buses from 2 bus companies leave New York for San Jose, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/03/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/30
Monday 08/31
Tuesday 09/01
Wednesday 09/02
Thursday 09/03
$240
Friday 09/04
$427
Saturday 09/05
Sunday 09/06
Monday 09/07
Tuesday 09/08
$222
Wednesday 09/09
$240
Thursday 09/10
Friday 09/11
Saturday 09/12
Sunday 09/13
$180
Monday 09/14
$218
Tuesday 09/15
$214
Wednesday 09/16
Thursday 09/17
Friday 09/18
$182
Saturday 09/19
$200
Sunday 09/20
Monday 09/21
Tuesday 09/22
$201
Wednesday 09/23
$192
Thursday 09/24
Friday 09/25
$191
Saturday 09/26

The cheapest time to travel from New York to San Jose, CA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from New York to San Jose, CA, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $165, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from New York to San Jose, CA. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $240.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from New York to San Jose, CA, with $165. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $260.

How to save money travelling from New York to San Jose, CA

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 New York to San Jose, CA 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 New York to San Jose, CA, 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 buses from New York to San Jose, CA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from New York to San Jose, CA

These are the most booked bus companies between New York to San Jose, CA from our users.

Greyhound US from New York to San Jose, CA

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route New York to San Jose, CA:

Cheapest Price $215
Fastest Bus 67h 40m
Earliest Bus 9:55 AM
Last Bus 10:50 PM
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 9/3/2026

FlixBus from New York to San Jose, CA

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route New York to San Jose, CA:

Cheapest Price $176
Fastest Bus 66h 50m
Earliest Bus 10:00 AM
Last Bus 11:50 PM
Daily Connections 11 Ø
Found on 8/10/2026

All bus stations and stops in New York and San Jose, CA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in New York and San Jose, CA.

Service and Comfort on the bus from New York to San Jose, CA

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

FAQs about the New York to San Jose, CA bus

How much does a New York San Jose, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $176 and takes 76h 10m to reach San Jose, CA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from New York to San Jose, CA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $176 and $553. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Jose, CA.

On average, how many connections are available from New York to San Jose, CA each day?

Every day, the New York to San Jose, CA bus route is served by approximately 20 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from New York to San Jose, CA take?

The fastest bus from New York to San Jose, CA is offered by FlixBus and takes 66h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $286. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from New York to San Jose, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in San Jose, CA from New York starts at 9:55 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from New York to San Jose, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from New York for San Jose, CA starts at 11:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the New York San Jose, CA route?

When traveling by bus from New York to San Jose, CA, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between New York and San Jose, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between New York and San Jose, CA 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 and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the New York to San Jose, CA bus route?

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

What equipment is available for the New York San Jose, CA 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 traveling 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 New York to San Jose, CA on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from New York to San Jose, CA?

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 20 daily trips between New York and San Jose, CA. 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 New York to San Jose, CA?

Prices and availability for 20 trips between New York and San Jose, CA change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route New York to San Jose, CA

Economy
Economy

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

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