The average bus between Vancouver and San Jose takes 37h 36m and the fastest bus takes 26h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Vancouver 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 twice daily between Vancouver and San Jose. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vancouver is at 4:55 PM which arrives into San Jose at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Seattle Bus Station and take an average of 37h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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32h 35m • 3 changes
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42h 50m • 3 changes
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42h 50m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Vancouver 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 Vancouver to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Vancouver station and arriving at San Jose station via Seattle Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 36m.
Vancouver to San Jose bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Vancouver station.
Vancouver to San Jose bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Jose station.
Book your Vancouver to San Jose bus tickets online with Flixbus USA, Greyhound USA and Amtrak.
The distance between Vancouver and San Jose is 1,331.7 km. The road distance is 1,666 km.
You can take a bus from Vancouver to San Jose via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Stockton, and Stockton in around 27h 24m.