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The average bus between Santa Monica and San Jose takes 8h 37m and the fastest bus takes 8h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica and San Jose. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 9:32 PM which arrives into San Jose at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
9h 18m • 1 change
8h 36m • 1 change8h 51m • 1 changeArrives next day
8h 37m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
Santa Monica to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Monica to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
The distance between Santa Monica and San Jose is 480.3 km. The road distance is 542 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.
