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 September 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	5:25am	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
8:40pm	Santa Fe Depot	17h 35m	2:15pm	Diridon Station	No tags
8:40pm	Santa Fe Depot	14h 10m	10:50am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on September 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 10m	5:25am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
	4:40pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	12h 45m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	12h 20m	7:05pm	Diridon Station	No tags
	8:40pm	Santa Fe Depot	17h 35m	2:15pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on September 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	5:25am	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
	4:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 10m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	12h 20m	7:05pm	Diridon Station	No tags
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	17h	2:25pm	Diridon Station	No tags
	4:40pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	12h 45m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on September 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	5:25am	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
	4:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 10m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	12h 20m	7:05pm	Diridon Station	No tags
	9:25pm	Santa Fe Depot	17h	2:25pm	Diridon Station	No tags
	4:40pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	12h 45m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on September 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	12h 20m	7:05pm	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
	4:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 10m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
	8:40pm	Santa Fe Depot	17h 35m	2:15pm	Diridon Station	No tags
	4:40pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	12h 45m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on September 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 10m	5:25am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
4:40pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	12h 45m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
8:40pm	Santa Fe Depot	17h 35m	2:15pm	Diridon Station	No tags
1:45pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	15h 40m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on October 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	15h 15m	5:25am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
1:45pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	15h 40m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
8:40pm	Santa Fe Depot	17h 35m	2:15pm	Diridon Station	No tags
8:40pm	Santa Fe Depot	14h 10m	10:50am	Diridon Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to San Jose.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $159	Average Duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$76 - $394	Average Duration12h 24m	CO₂ emissions 61kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to San Jose

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

5bus per day

12h 20mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest ticket

17kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$65

Average bus trip duration12h 20m

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure6:45am

Distance413 miles (665 km)

Latest bus departure9:25pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,651 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

4/55,477 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,272 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

San Diego to San Jose Bus

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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 for your trip San Diego, CA, US - San Jose, US

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?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/22

$97

09/23

$93

Today

$65

09/25

$80

09/26

$78

09/27

$57

09/28

$97

09/29

$63

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Sep 27, 2025 with a price of $57

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 $57 to $166 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 $57 which is on 2025-09-27.

Usually Amtrak, 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.

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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time12h 20m	Avg Price$65	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time12h 24m	Avg Price$119	Daily Departures9

Will you be returning to San Diego, CA, US by bus?

Bus from San Jose, US to San Diego, CA, US

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