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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Jose, CA to Glendale, CA
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
13 h 40 m
Average duration
13 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
484 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Glendale, 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 Glendale, CA will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
Of the 1 buses that leave San Jose, CA for Glendale, CA on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 484 km distance in an average of 13 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 40 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 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.
12:35 PM13h40San Jose, CA2:15 AMGlendale, CA$681One-way0 transfers
- 12:35 PM13h40San Jose, CA2:15 AMGlendale, CA$681One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for San Jose, CA to Glendale, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Glendale, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a flight costs an average of $230.
Distance: 300 miles (484 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$74 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price | $346 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration Fastest 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 8m Average total duration 11h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Glendale, CA:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Glendale, CA costing on average $120 (€98).
A bus is $273 (€223) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Jose, CA to Glendale, CA costing on average $346 (€284).
Other travel options to Glendale, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 5m.
Flight takes on average 11h 8m.
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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 Glendale, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Live departures
San Jose, CA to Glendale, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to Glendale, CA buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:35 PM San Jose, CA | 13h40 | 2:15 AM Glendale, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Jose, CA to Glendale, CA
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Buses from San Jose, CA to Glendale, CA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 11h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $59 (€48) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 300 miles (484 km) distance in 8h 40m.
Distance 300 miles (484 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€48) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 8h 40m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 28 days |
FAQs: Bus from San Jose, CA to Glendale, CA
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