The average bus between Carson and San Jose takes 8h 45m and the fastest bus takes 8h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carson to San Jose. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Carson and San Jose. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carson is at 8:37 PM which arrives into San Jose at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Figueroa / Pico and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Carson to San Jose? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Carson to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Carson station and arriving at San Jose station via San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
Carson to San Jose bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station.
Carson to San Jose bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
The distance between Carson and San Jose is 508.7 km. The road distance is 585 km.
Hoang Express operates a bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich once daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 5h 45m.