What is the distance between San Diego and San Jose?

The distance separating San Diego and San Jose is 417 miles (672 km).

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

If you're headed to San Jose from San Diego, chances are that your bus will leave from Mission Valley Sheraton and arrive at Diridon Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

Once in San Jose, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, San Jose Earthquakes Soccer, Winchester Mystery House, Mexican Heritage Plaza and Almaden Quicksilver County Park.

Bus San Diego to San Jose from $46 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on November 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	13h 25m	10:50am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 30m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	16h 50m	2:15pm	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	13h 10m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on November 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	13h 25m	10:50am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 30m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	16h 50m	2:15pm	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	13h 10m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on November 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	13h 25m	10:50am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	16h 50m	2:15pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on November 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	13h 25m	10:50am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	16h 50m	2:15pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	13h 25m	10:50am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 30m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	13h 10m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	13h 25m	10:50am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 30m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	14h 38m	12:03pm	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	13h 10m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	13h 25m	10:50am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 30m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	17h	2:25pm	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	13h 10m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to San Jose

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 13 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

13h 10mAverage Duration

416 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$52 - $212	Average Duration13h 10m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$100 - $188	Average Duration13h 45m	CO₂ emissions 61kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,372 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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.

October 3, 2019

Irresponsible drivers

Alfonso V.

February 27, 2021

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

Pavan Kumar D.

November 2, 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 traveling from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US by bus

What is the distance between San Diego and San Jose?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to San Jose?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $93

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 $93 to $193 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 $93 which is on 2025-11-15.

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