How much does a bus ticket from San Diego to San Jose cost?

The bus ticket price from San Diego to San Jose starts at R 902. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Diego to San Jose is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from San Diego to San Jose?

The average travel time between San Diego and San Jose is around 13h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 672 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between San Diego and San Jose?

The number of buses from San Diego to San Jose can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Diego to San Jose by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from San Diego to San Jose?

When taking the bus from San Diego to San Jose, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to San Jose?

Buses travelling between San Diego and San Jose leave from Mission Valley Sheraton or Old Town Courtyard Marriot and arrive at Diridon Station, Santiago Express San Jose, 1118 E William St.

Bus San Diego to San Jose from R 802 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Diego to San Jose on 10 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:15	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	13h 10m	05:25	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	05:25	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:55	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 30m	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to San Jose on 11 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:25	Santa Fe Depot	16h 50m	14:15	Diridon Station	Cheapest
19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	05:25	Diridon Station	Fastest
03:50	Santa Fe Depot	13h	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags
03:50	Santa Fe Depot	13h	16:50	Diridon Station	No tags
05:50	Santa Fe Depot	12h 30m	18:20	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to San Jose on 12 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	05:25	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from San Diego to San Jose on 13 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:25	Santa Fe Depot	13h 25m	10:50	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	05:25	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:55	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 30m	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags
	21:25	Santa Fe Depot	16h 50m	14:15	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:15	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	13h 10m	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to San Jose on 14 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	12h 20m	19:05	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	05:25	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:55	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 30m	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags
	21:25	Santa Fe Depot	17h	14:25	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:15	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	13h 10m	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to San Jose on 15 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	12h 20m	19:05	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	05:25	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:55	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 30m	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags
	21:25	Santa Fe Depot	17h	14:25	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:15	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	13h 10m	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to San Jose on 16 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	12h 20m	19:05	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	05:25	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:55	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 30m	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags
	21:25	Santa Fe Depot	16h 50m	14:15	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:15	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	13h 10m	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 5:03 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to San Jose

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 13 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 902, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

13h 10mAverage duration

671 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 902 - R 3 721	Average duration13h 10m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 754 - R 3 304	Average duration13h 45m	CO₂ emissions 61kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 263 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55 574 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587 363 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87363 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 025

Greyhound San Diego San Jose recent customer reviews

My bus from Los Angeles to San Jose got cancelled after 4 hours of waiting from 11:30pm-3:30am

Devon J.

3 October 2019

Irresponsible drivers

Alfonso V.

27 February 2021

Very bad because i missed the bus and i had reached my destination 4 hrs late

Pavan Kumar D.

2 November 2019

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Where are the popular stops in San Diego and San Jose?

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US by bus

How much does a bus ticket from San Diego to San Jose cost?
The bus ticket price from San Diego to San Jose starts at R 902. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Diego to San Jose is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from San Diego to San Jose?
The average travel time between San Diego and San Jose is around 13h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 672 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between San Diego and San Jose?
The number of buses from San Diego to San Jose can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Diego to San Jose by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from San Diego to San Jose?
When taking the bus from San Diego to San Jose, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to San Jose?
Buses travelling between San Diego and San Jose leave from Mission Valley Sheraton or Old Town Courtyard Marriot and arrive at Diridon Station, Santiago Express San Jose, 1118 E William St.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

08/11

R 3 401

09/11

R 3 401

Today

R 1 991

11/11

R 1 851

12/11

R 2 432

13/11

R 1 639

14/11

R 1 639

15/11

R 1 639

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on 15 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 639

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 R 1 639 to R 3 401 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 R 1 639, which is on 2025-11-15.

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.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time13h 10m	Avg priceR 1 254	Daily departures7
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time13h 45m	Avg priceR 2 502	Daily departures2

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