- Must visit
The Tech Interactive
Hands-on science and technology museum in Downtown San Jose with family-friendly exhibits, innovation themes, and an IMAX Dome Theater.



Cheapest price
$180
Average price
$188
Fastest journey
8h 5m
Average duration
10h 45m
Buses per day
3
Distance
536 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $73. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, and a flight costs an average of $170.
Distance: 296 miles (477 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price Cheapest | $121 Average price | $679 Average price |
8h 4m Average total duration Fastest 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 58m Average total duration 17h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $121 (€100).
A bus is $598 (€492) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $679 (€558).
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 23m.
Flight takes on average 17h 58m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:33AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 8h52 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:39AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 8h46 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:36AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 8h49 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:36PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 8h54 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $103 |
The table below shows live departures for Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
· · | 12:15 AM Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave), CA | 14h10 | 2:25 PM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 2 transfers | |
· | 7:35 PM Glendale, Train Station, CA | 10h00 | 5:35 AM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $73 (€60) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 296 miles (477 km) distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 296 miles (477 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€60) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 3 days |
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Most Burbank, CA to San Jose, CA buses use the Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave) to San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) station pair, with some services arriving at San Jose. Use this guide to compare Burbank, CA and San Jose, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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