Rome2Rio

How to get fromBoulder to San Joseby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, subway, or car

Find Transport to San Jose

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Boulder to San Jose by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, subway, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DEN - SJC
    5h 19m
    $109–479

  2. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DEN - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 27m
    $106–577

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union Stationbus bus Ff1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    31h 11m
    $204–406

  4. Bus, train, BART

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union Stationbus bus Ff2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Denver to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    36h 21m
    $452–916

  5. Drive 1,190.5 mi

    1. Drive from Boulder to San Josecar car 1,190.5 mi
    21h 39m
    $218–314

  6. Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane DEN - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    6h 4m
    $404–568

Boulder to San Jose by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Boulder to San Jose.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 991.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Boulder, CO, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to San Jose Diridon Station via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Oakland in around 31h 11m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers