CA → CA · about 300 miles
Los Angeles to San Jose bus & train schedule
Limousine Express, American Star Tours, Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound and International Bus Lines run 49 direct buses and trains a week from Los Angeles to San Jose. The fastest takes 6 hours 30 minutes; the first departure leaves at 7:50 AM and the last at 11:05 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 49
- Fastest trip
- 6h 30m
- First departure
- 7:50 AM
- Last departure
- 11:05 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:50 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 25m | Mon–Fri | Los Angeles (Union Station) to San Jose | American Star Tours Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 8:00 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 25m | Sat & Sun | Los Angeles (Union Station) to San Jose | American Star Tours Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:00 AM | 4:50 PM | 7h 50m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:51 AM | 7:46 PM | 9h 55m | Daily | Los Angeles to San Jose | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 11:20 AM | 6:25 PM | 7h 05m | Daily | Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 12:00 PM | 7:50 PM | 7h 50m | Mon, Fri | Los Angeles (Union Station) to San Jose | American Star Tours Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 12:20 PM | 8:10 PM | 7h 50m | Sat & Sun | Los Angeles (Union Station) to San Jose | American Star Tours Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 2:15 PM | 9:40 PM | 7h 25m | Daily | Los Angeles to San Jose | Limousine Express Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 9:40 PM | 6:15 AM +1 day | 8h 35m | Daily | Los Angeles to San Jose | International Bus Lines Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 11:05 PM | 5:35 AM +1 day | 6h 30m | Daily | Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
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Where to board in Los Angeles Where you get off in San Jose The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Los Angeles
Where buses and trains stop in San Jose
Return trip: San Jose to Los Angeles
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Los Angeles to San Jose?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 6 hours 30 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours 50 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Los Angeles to San Jose?
The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 11:05 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Los Angeles to San Jose?
Limousine Express, American Star Tours, Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound and International Bus Lines run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Los Angeles?
Buses and trains to San Jose leave from Los Angeles (Union Station), Los Angeles bus stop and Los Angeles (Americanstar).