Bus San Jose, CA to Los Angeles: Compare prices and save money

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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

$56

tomorrow

$72

Friday

$43

Saturday

$72

Sunday

$72

Monday

$65

Tuesday

$72

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	7h 40m	9:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	5:05 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station		Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/17/2025 9:25:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Tufesa International	7h 30m	6:00 AM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	1:30 PM	Los Angeles	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/18/2025 6:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Tufesa International	9h 30m	11:30 AM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	9:00 PM	Los Angeles	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/18/2025 11:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
FlixBus	7h 40m	9:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	5:05 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$118	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/18/2025 9:25:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	11h 5m	9:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	8:30 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$136	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/18/2025 9:25:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Greyhound US	7h 0m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	7:55 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/18/2025 12:55:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 20m	12:40 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	3:00 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/19/2025 12:40:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
FlixBus	11h 5m	9:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	8:30 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/19/2025 9:25:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Greyhound US	7h 0m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	7:55 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/19/2025 12:55:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Tufesa International	7h 30m	6:00 AM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	1:30 PM	Los Angeles	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/19/2025 6:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Tufesa International	9h 30m	11:30 AM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	9:00 PM	Los Angeles	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/19/2025 11:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Tufesa International	7h 30m	6:00 AM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	1:30 PM	Los Angeles	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/20/2025 6:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Tufesa International	9h 30m	11:30 AM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	9:00 PM	Los Angeles	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/20/2025 11:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Tufesa International	7h 15m	6:15 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	1:30 PM	Los Angeles	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/20/2025 6:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Tufesa International	9h 15m	11:45 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	9:00 PM	Los Angeles	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/20/2025 11:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 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	6:00 AM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	1:30 PM	Los Angeles	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/21/2025 6:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Tufesa International	9h 30m	11:30 AM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	9:00 PM	Los Angeles	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/21/2025 11:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Tufesa International	7h 15m	6:15 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	1:30 PM	Los Angeles	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/21/2025 6:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Greyhound US	18h 30m	5:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	12:05 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$99	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/21/2025 5:35:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Greyhound US	7h 0m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	7:55 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$115	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/21/2025 12:55:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 5m	9:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	8:30 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/22/2025 9:25:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Tufesa International	7h 30m	6:00 AM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	1:30 PM	Los Angeles	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/22/2025 6:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Tufesa International	9h 30m	11:30 AM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	9:00 PM	Los Angeles	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/22/2025 11:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
FlixBus	7h 40m	9:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	5:05 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/22/2025 9:25:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Greyhound US	14h 5m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	3:00 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$81	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/22/2025 12:55:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Tufesa International	7h 30m	6:00 AM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	1:30 PM	Los Angeles	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/23/2025 6:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Tufesa International	9h 30m	11:30 AM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	9:00 PM	Los Angeles	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/23/2025 11:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Greyhound US	7h 10m	11:30 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	6:40 AM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$115	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/23/2025 11:30:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Greyhound US	6h 25m	11:30 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	5:55 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$117	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/23/2025 11:30:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
FlixBus	7h 40m	9:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	5:05 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$130	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 12/23/2025 9:25:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles is $42 on 1/7/2026. Flexible travelers 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 34 daily buses from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between San Jose, CA and Los Angeles.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 45 buses 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 the bus from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Tufesa International and Greyhound US that travel 11 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 $42!

Cheapest Bus	$42
Fastest Bus	5h 55m
Earliest Bus	9:25 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	305.9 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Tufesa International and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles

Every day, 11 buses from 3 bus 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 12/17/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

$56

Thursday 12/18

$72

Friday 12/19

$72

Saturday 12/20

$72

Sunday 12/21

$151

Monday 12/22

$72

Tuesday 12/23

$72

Wednesday 12/24

$72

Thursday 12/25

$72

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

$72

Sunday 12/28

$57

Monday 12/29

$62

Tuesday 12/30

$62

Wednesday 12/31

$72

Thursday 01/01

$72

Friday 01/02

$45

Saturday 01/03

$72

Sunday 01/04

$49

Monday 01/05

$72

Tuesday 01/06

$72

Wednesday 01/07

$42

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

$72

Saturday 01/10

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 $42, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $72.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, with $42. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $48.

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 buses from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles

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

FlixBus from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles

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

Cheapest Price	$43
Fastest Bus	5h 55m
Earliest Bus	9:25 AM
Last Bus	9:25 AM
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	12/15/2025

Greyhound US from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles

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

Cheapest Price	$50
Fastest Bus	6h 25m
Earliest Bus	12:55 AM
Last Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/15/2025

Tufesa International from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles

Here you will find the key facts about the Tufesa International bus route San Jose, CA to Los Angeles:

Cheapest Price	$72
Fastest Bus	7h 15m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Last Bus	11:45 AM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	12/15/2025

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

In the map below, you can see where to find all 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 Bus 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 buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $42 and takes 16h 55m to reach Los Angeles. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $42 and $153. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Los Angeles.

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

Every day, the San Jose, CA to Los Angeles bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles is offered by FlixBus and takes 5h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $61. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Los Angeles from San Jose, CA starts at 9:25 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 San Jose, CA to Los Angeles?

The latest bus trip departing from San Jose, CA for Los Angeles starts at 11:30 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 San Jose, CA Los Angeles route?

When traveling by bus from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Tufesa International 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 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 San Jose, CA to Los Angeles 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 San Jose, CA Los Angeles 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 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 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 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?

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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!