How to get from San Francisco to San Jose by bus?

By bus

To get from San Francisco to San Jose in San Jose, take the N OWL bus from Market St & South Van Ness Ave station to Townsend St & 5th St station. Next, take the FLIXBUS N2002 bus from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) station to San Jose Downtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Bus - N OWLN OWL
Bus - FLIXBUS N2002FLIXBUS N2002
Walk to San Jose
Leaves from Market St & South Van Ness Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Francisco
  • 2
    Bus - N OWLN OWL
    Wait for bus
    N OWL
    Fourth St + Townsend
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend St & 5th St
    ID 17957
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Francisco (5th/Townsend)
    ID USF
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS N2002FLIXBUS N2002
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS N2002
    Los Angeles Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Downtown
    ID 0AB
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to San Jose
    Walk to
    San Jose
    0.78 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 800 and FLIXBUS N2002

To get from San Francisco to San Jose in San Jose, take the 800 bus from Market St & South Van Ness Av station to 7th St & Mandela Pkwy (West Oakland BART) station. Next, take the FLIXBUS N2002 bus from Oakland (West Oakland BART Station) station to San Jose Downtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min.

144min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 800800
Bus - FLIXBUS N2002FLIXBUS N2002
Walk to San Jose
Leaves from Market St & South Van Ness Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Av
    ID 51656
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Richmond BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St & Mandela Pkwy (West Oakland BART)
    ID 50896
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakland (West Oakland BART Station)
    ID OAK
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS N2002FLIXBUS N2002
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS N2002
    Los Angeles Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Downtown
    ID 0AB
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to San Jose
    Walk to
    San Jose
    0.78 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco to San Jose

The distance between San Francisco, San Jose and San Jose, San Jose is approximately 54.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco to San Jose by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Jose – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Francisco

San Francisco is located at San Francisco, San Jose and the nearest public transit station is Hayes St & Van Ness Ave.

BART stations close to San Francisco:

  • 16th St. Mission

Bus stations close to San Francisco:

  • Hayes St & Van Ness Ave
  • Otis St & 12th St
  • Mission St & South Van Ness Ave

Public transit stations close to San Jose, San Jose

San Jose is located at San Jose, San Jose and the nearest public transit station is 1st & Bassett (N).

Bus stations close to San Jose:

  • 1st & Bassett (N)
  • 2nd & Julian (S)
  • 2nd & Bassett (S)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 800 and FLIXBUS N2002

To get from San Francisco to San Jose in San Jose, take the 800 bus from Market St & South Van Ness Av station to 7th St & Mandela Pkwy (West Oakland BART) station. Next, take the FLIXBUS N2002 bus from Oakland (West Oakland BART Station) station to San Jose Downtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min.

144min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 800800
Bus - FLIXBUS N2002FLIXBUS N2002
Walk to San Jose
Leaves from Market St & South Van Ness Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Av
    ID 51656
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Richmond BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St & Mandela Pkwy (West Oakland BART)
    ID 50896
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakland (West Oakland BART Station)
    ID OAK
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS N2002FLIXBUS N2002
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS N2002
    Los Angeles Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Downtown
    ID 0AB
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to San Jose
    Walk to
    San Jose
    0.78 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to San Jose?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line N OWL, Bus line FLIXBUS N2002.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco to San Jose?

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 800, Bus line FLIXBUS N2002.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and San Jose?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Francisco to San Jose?

    The N OWL bus line goes from Fourth St + Townsend station near San Francisco in Soma, Sf to Townsend St & 5th St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Townsend St & 5th St station near San Jose in San Jose.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to San Jose by bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco in Soma, Sf and San Jose in San Jose by bus is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Francisco to get to San Jose?

    Get on the N OWL bus from the Fourth St + Townsend stop near San Francisco in Soma, Sf.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Francisco and San Jose?

    Get off the bus at the Townsend St & 5th St stop, which is closest to San Jose in San Jose.

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