Bus from San Jose, US to Phoenix, AZ: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Jose to Phoenix on April 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
TufesaBus
San José (Pink Elephant)
N 27th AveCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Diridon Station
Phoenix Bus StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Diridon Station
Phoenix Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Diridon Station
Phoenix Bus StationNo tags
TufesaBus
San José (13th St)
N 27th AveNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:51 AM PDT.

Get from San Jose to Phoenix

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $122, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
16h 15mAverage Duration
994 kmDistance
25kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to Phoenix, AZ by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to Phoenix?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to Phoenix start from $122. The average price for this route is around $213. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from San Jose to Phoenix?

    The average bus travel time from San Jose to Phoenix is 16h 15m, covering a distance of 994 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 20m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Jose to Phoenix route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Tufesa.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Jose to Phoenix?

    The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Phoenix at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 4:35pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Phoenix?

    A bus trip from San Jose to Phoenix generates an estimated 24.826700000000002 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from San Jose to Phoenix?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87531 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to Phoenix?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tufesa has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Jose to Phoenix?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Jose to Phoenix?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
03-30
$336
03-31
$202
Today
$202
04-02
$202
04-03
$202
04-04
$143
04-05
$133
04-06
$114
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Phoenix, AZ was searched and found on Apr 6, 2026 with a price of $114

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Jose, US to Phoenix, AZ, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $114 to $473 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Phoenix, AZ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $114 which is on 2026-04-06.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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