- Must visit
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
$85
Average price
$128
Fastest journey
9 h 40 m
Average duration
10 h 53 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
523 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pomona, CA to San Jose, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pomona, CA to San Jose, CA will cost around $128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $85.
Of the 5 buses that leave Pomona, CA for San Jose, CA on Sun, Jul 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 19 the direct buses cover the 523 km distance in an average of 10 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 40 m .
On Sun, Jul 19 the slowest buses will take 12 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pomona, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $105. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 10h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $105, and a flight costs an average of $362.
Distance: 324 miles (523 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$118 Average price | $362 Average price | $105 Average price Cheapest |
10h 40m Average total duration Fastest 10h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33h 43m Average total duration 30h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 29m Average total duration 12h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pomona, CA to San Jose, CA:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pomona, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $118 (€97).
A train is $257 (€211) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pomona, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $362 (€298).
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 59m.
Flight takes on average 30h 43m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $219 |
The table below shows live departures for Pomona, CA to San Jose, CA buses for tomorrow, Sunday, July 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+![]() | 3:55 AM Montclair, Richton Street (Montclair Transcenter Paking), CA | 12h35 | 4:30 PM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 1 transfer | |
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Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Pomona, CA to San Jose, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $118 (€97) but you can travel from only $105 (€87) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 324 miles (523 km) distance in 10h 10m.
Distance 324 miles (523 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $118 (€97) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 10m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 at cafes for good service. Tax is usually added separately.
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