The cheapest and fastest buses from San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
6 h 20 m
Average duration
10 h
Buses per day
2
Distance
477 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
Of the 2 buses that leave San Jose, CA for Burbank, CA on Mon, Jun 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 477 km distance in an average of 10 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 20 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 13 h 40 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.
3:05 PM6h20San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)9:25 PMLos Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave), CA$631One-way0 transfers
· · 5:45 AM13h40San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)7:25 PMGlendale, Train Station, CA$1221One-way2 transfers
3:05 PM6h20San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)9:25 PMLos Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave), CA$631One-way0 transfers
· · 5:45 AM13h40San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)7:25 PMGlendale, Train Station, CA$1221One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Burbank, 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. 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 $192.
Distance: 296 miles (477 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$77 Average price Cheapest | $142 Average price | $664 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 36m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA costing on average $142 (€115).
A bus is $587 (€477) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA costing on average $664 (€539).
Other travel options to Burbank, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 6m.
Train takes on average 9h 59m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 03:12PM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 07:06PM | Duration 9h51 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 09:16AM | Duration 9h31 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $151 |
Live departures
San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA buses for tomorrow, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
· · | 5:45 AM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 13h40 | 7:25 PM Glendale, Train Station, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:05 PM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 6h20 | 9:25 PM Los Angeles, North Hollywood (W Magnolia Blvd / Klump Ave), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA
Buses from San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $73 (€60) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 296 miles (477 km) distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 296 miles (477 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€60) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 9h 0m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
FAQs: Bus from San Jose, CA to Burbank, CA
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