Bus Tickets from Tucson to San Jose, US

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TodayAug 30
TomorrowAug 31
from US$108
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from US$94
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from US$90
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Tucson
    Departure location: Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Tucson
    Departure location: S 12th Ave
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Santiago Express San Jose
    Operated by: TufesaTufesa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Tucson
    Departure location: U of A
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Tucson
    Departure location: Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Diridon Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Tucson
    Departure location: S 12th Ave
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: San Jose
    Destination location: Santiago Express San Jose
    Operated by: TufesaTufesa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tucson to San Jose

Bus
Average PriceUS$87 - US$291Average Duration20h 10m
29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$177 - US$235Average Duration1d
104kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Tucson to San Jose

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 20 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
20h 10mAverage Duration
US$87Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tucson to San Jose, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$124
Average Bus Trip Duration20h 10m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure1:20am
Distance1148 km
Latest bus departure10:15pm

Tucson to San Jose Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Tucson - San Jose, US

  1. What is the distance between Tucson and San Jose?

    Tucson and San Jose are 1147 km (711 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tucson to San Jose?

    Buses departing from S 12th Ave in Tucson will take you to Diridon Station in San Jose.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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08-28
US$114
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08-31
US$100
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09-02
US$94
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09-04
US$82
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Tucson to San Jose, US was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of US$82

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

You can expect to pay from US$82 to US$158 for a bus ticket from Tucson to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$82 which is on 2025-09-04.

Usually Tufesa 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Tucson and San Jose!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Tucson to San Jose, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Tucson to San Jose.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Tucson to San Jose, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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