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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Jose, CA to Martinez, CA
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
4 h 37 m
Average duration
4 h 37 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Martinez, 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 Martinez, CA will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 1 buses that leave San Jose, CA for Martinez, CA on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 78 km distance in an average of 4 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 37 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 4 h 37 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.
11:30 AM4h37San Jose, CA4:07 PMMartinez, CA$201One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 AM4h37San Jose, CA4:07 PMMartinez, CA$201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for San Jose, CA to Martinez, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Martinez, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Martinez, CA:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Martinez, CA costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Martinez, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
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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 Martinez, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:07PM | Duration 4h37 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:07PM | Duration 4h37 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Live departures
San Jose, CA to Martinez, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to Martinez, CA buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30 AM San Jose, CA | 4h37 | 4:07 PM Martinez, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Jose, CA to Martinez, CA
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Buses from San Jose, CA to Martinez, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 48 miles (78 km) distance in 4h 37m.
Distance 48 miles (78 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 37m |
First bus 4:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 1 day |
FAQs: Bus from San Jose, CA to Martinez, CA
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