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Trip Overview

The average bus between San Jose and Shafter takes 10h 17m and the fastest bus takes 6h 18m. There is at least one bus per day from San Jose to Shafter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 17m
Duration
236 mi
Distance
$120
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

San Jose to Shafter bus times

Buses run once daily between San Jose and Shafter. The service departs San Jose at 12:30 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Shafter at 20:26:00. All services require a transfer at Tully & King and take an average of 10h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TufesaKern Transit7h 56m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TufesaKern Transit7h 56m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TufesaKern Transit7h 56m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TufesaKern Transit6h 18m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    TufesaKern Transit18h 11m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TufesaKern Transit7h 56m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TufesaKern Transit7h 56m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Jose to Shafter? 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.

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  • Distance: 236.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Shafter, Kern County, CA, USA?

Hoang Express operates a bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr once daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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