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The Tech Interactive
Interactive science center with hands-on exhibits, an IMAX dome theater, and family-friendly displays in the heart of downtown.





Cheapest price
$94
Average price
$120
Fastest journey
6h 20m
Average duration
8h 11m
Buses per day
5
Distance
492 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 56m. 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 $46, and a flight costs an average of $179.
Distance: 305 miles (492 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$94 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price | $380 Average price |
8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
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 Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $105 (€86).
A bus is $286 (€236) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $380 (€313).
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
Train takes on average 9h 45m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 02:57PM | Duration 10h07 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:13AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:13AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:13PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 9h17 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $193 |
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 7:00 AM Los Angeles, CA | 9h45 | 4:45 PM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 7h50 | 4:50 PM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:30 AM Los Angeles, CA | 9h30 | 8:00 PM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 1:45 PM Los Angeles, CA | 7h30 | 9:15 PM San Jose, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 6h20 | 5:35 AM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, CA run on average 17 times per day, taking around 7h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $46 (€38) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 305 miles (492 km) distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 305 miles (492 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€38) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 7 days |
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