The average bus between San Jose and Gonzales takes 3h 21m and the fastest bus takes 1h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from San Jose to Gonzales. 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 twice daily between San Jose and Gonzales. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Jose is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Gonzales at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Salinas and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 36m • 1 change

2h 27m • 1 change
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1h 36m • 1 change

2h 27m • 1 change
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7h 6m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Gonzales. However, there are services departing from San Jose station and arriving at Gonzales station via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
San Jose to Gonzales bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
San Jose to Gonzales bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 5th St / Day St station.
The distance between San Jose and Gonzales is 100.7 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a bus from San Jose to 5th St / Day St via Salinas and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 in around 2h 27m.