Bryce Canyon to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance

532 miles 856.1 km · straight line
788.1 miles actual route 1268.3 km · driving distance
14h 44min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Bryce Canyon from San Jose?

The distance from Bryce Canyon to San Jose is 532 miles (856.1 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located W of Bryce Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 788.1 miles, taking about 14h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Bryce Canyon in Utah and San Jose in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bryce Canyon and San Jose. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bryce Canyon to San Jose

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 44min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 41min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~19h 9min $95–$276* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bryce Canyon & San Jose

Quick Facts

Bryce Canyon
37.59°N, 112.19°W
America/Denver
2529m elevation
San Jose
37.34°N, 121.89°W
America/Los_Angeles
25m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 177 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM