Buses to San Francisco, CA
from San Jose, CA
The journey to San Francisco from San Jose takes just 1 hour 6 minutes.
Buses operate daily with up to 52 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs San Jose at 04:26.
Caltrain schedule
Caltrain operates between San Jose and San Francisco 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 52 |
| Shortest trip | 1 hour 6 minutes |
| First departure | 04:26 |
| Last departure | 23:12 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between San Jose, CA and San Francisco, CA?
Yes, buses operate daily from San Jose to San Francisco, departing as early as 04:26.
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How long is the bus trip from San Jose to San Francisco?
The fastest bus to San Francisco from San Jose takes 1 hour 6 minutes.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to San Francisco, CA from San Jose, CA?
It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!
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Which bus companies operate between San Jose and San Francisco?
Caltrain run buses to San Francisco from San Jose.
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What time is the earliest bus from San Jose to San Francisco?
The first bus to San Francisco from San Jose leaves at 04:26. The journey takes about 1 hour.
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When is the last bus to San Francisco from San Jose?
The last bus leaves San Jose at 23:12, arriving into San Francisco at 23:59. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from San Francisco
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont |
| 32 minutes | 19 miles |
| Gilroy |
| 2 hours 7 minutes | 71 miles |
| Menlo Park |
| 43 minutes | 26 miles |
| Millbrae |
| 18 minutes | 12 miles |
| Morgan Hill |
| 1 hour 48 minutes | 61 miles |
| Mountain View |
| 51 minutes | 33 miles |
| Palo Alto |
| 43 minutes | 28 miles |
| Redwood City |
| 35 minutes | 22 miles |
| San Bruno |
| 16 minutes | 10.0 miles |
| San Jose |
| 1 hour 5 minutes | 42 miles |
| South San Francisco |
| 13 minutes | 8.3 miles |
| Sunnyvale |
| 59 minutes | 35 miles |