Buses to San Jose
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of San Jose, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose to Rosario | Philippines | 143 km (89 mi) | about 2 h 49 min |
| San Jose to Batangas | Philippines | 156 km (97 mi) | about 3 h 3 min |
| San Jose to Lipa City | Philippines | 177 km (110 mi) | about 3 h 25 min |
| San Jose to Candelaria | Philippines | 180 km (112 mi) | about 3 h 28 min |
| San Jose to Lucena | Philippines | 185 km (115 mi) | about 3 h 35 min |
| San Jose to San Pablo | Philippines | 193 km (120 mi) | about 3 h 43 min |
| San Jose to Tayabas | Philippines | 195 km (121 mi) | about 3 h 44 min |
| San Jose to Roxas City | Philippines | 202 km (126 mi) | about 3 h 52 min |
| San Jose to Los Baños | Philippines | 203 km (126 mi) | about 3 h 53 min |
| San Jose to Calamba | Philippines | 207 km (129 mi) | about 3 h 58 min |
| San Jose to Silang | Philippines | 207 km (129 mi) | about 3 h 58 min |
| San Jose to Pulong Santa Cruz | Philippines | 214 km (133 mi) | about 4 h 5 min |
| San Jose to Quezon City | Philippines | 255 km (159 mi) | about 4 h 50 min |
| San Jose to Davao | Philippines | 770 km (478 mi) | about 14 h 4 min |
| San Jose to Caloocan | Philippines | 256 km (159 mi) | about 4 h 50 min |
| San Jose to Manila | Philippines | 251 km (156 mi) | about 4 h 45 min |
| San Jose to Taguig | Philippines | 241 km (150 mi) | about 4 h 35 min |
| San Jose to Budta | Philippines | 681 km (423 mi) | about 12 h 28 min |
| San Jose to Malingao | Philippines | 687 km (427 mi) | about 12 h 35 min |
| San Jose to Zamboanga | Philippines | 615 km (382 mi) | about 11 h 17 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.