Find coaches from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US

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Next departures from San Diego to San Jose on 28 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Diridon StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Greyhound Bus Stop
Diridon StationFastest
FlixBus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Diridon StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Bus Stop
Diridon StationNo tags
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Diridon StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to San Jose

Bus
Average priceUS$46 - US$159Average duration12h 20m
17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$76 - US$394Average duration12h 24m
61kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to San Jose

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 12 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
12h 20mAverage duration
US$46Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$65
Average bus trip duration12h 20m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure06:45
Distance413 miles
Latest bus departure21:25

San Diego to San Jose Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - San Jose, US

  1. How far is San Jose from San Diego by coach?

    The distance between San Diego and San Jose by coach is approximately 417 miles (672 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from San Diego to San Jose without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
25/09
US$82
26/09
US$87
Today
US$69
28/09
US$95
29/09
US$58
30/09
US$57
01/10
US$50
02/10
US$51
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on 1 Oct 2025 with a price of US$50

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

You can expect to pay from US$50 to US$182 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$50, which is on 2025-10-01.

Usually Amtrak 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 San Diego and San Jose!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Diego to San Jose.

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 San Diego to San Jose.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Diego to San Jose.

Did you know?

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 Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

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