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Compare all timetables for the bus from San Diego to San Jose, CA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Diego to San Jose, CA from various bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or Tufesa International for the next days.
today
from $57
tomorrow
from $89
Friday
from $71
Saturday
from $67
Sunday
from $67
Monday
from $65
Tuesday
from $54

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    16h 25m
    0
    1:00 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    5:25 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $57
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    8:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    6:25 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $61
  • Greyhound US
    9h 50m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    5:25 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $75
  • Tufesa International
    10h 45m
    0
    10:45 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    9:30 PM
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    $89
  • Greyhound US
    9h 50m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    5:25 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $151

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Tufesa International
    10h 25m
    0
    10:45 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    9:10 PM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    $89
  • Greyhound US
    12h 35m
    0
    6:30 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    7:05 PM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $130
  • Greyhound US
    10h 25m
    0
    7:00 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    5:25 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $130
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to San Jose, CA via Oceanside, CA, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      11h 50m
      0
      7:15 AM
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      8:00 AM
      Oceanside, CA
      Transportation Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Busbud
      11h 0m
      0
      8:05 AM
      Oceanside, CA
      Transportation Center
      7:05 PM
      San Jose, CA
      Bus Stop
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $69
    Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    8:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    6:25 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $71
  • FlixBus
    9h 20m
    0
    9:05 PM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    6:25 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $71
  • Greyhound US
    12h 10m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    7:25 PM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $72
  • Greyhound US
    10h 25m
    0
    7:00 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    5:25 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $75
  • Tufesa International
    10h 25m
    0
    10:45 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    9:10 PM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    $89

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 40m
    0
    9:00 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    6:40 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $67
  • FlixBus
    12h 40m
    0
    4:35 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    5:15 PM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $74
  • FlixBus
    11h 40m
    0
    8:25 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    8:05 PM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $74
  • Greyhound US
    12h 55m
    0
    6:30 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    7:25 PM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $74
  • Greyhound US
    11h 50m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    7:05 PM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $76

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    8:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    6:25 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $67
  • FlixBus
    12h 0m
    0
    5:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    5:15 PM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $68
  • Greyhound US
    12h 10m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    7:25 PM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $68
  • Greyhound US
    9h 50m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    5:25 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $75
  • Tufesa International
    10h 45m
    0
    10:45 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    9:30 PM
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    $89

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    12h 25m
    0
    5:00 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    5:25 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $65
  • FlixBus
    13h 50m
    0
    3:35 PM
    San Diego
    SDSU Transit Center
    5:25 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $65
  • Greyhound US
    9h 50m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    5:25 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $74
  • Greyhound US
    9h 50m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    5:25 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $82
  • Tufesa International
    10h 25m
    0
    10:45 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    9:10 PM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    $89

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    16h 25m
    0
    1:00 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    5:25 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $54
  • FlixBus
    17h 25m
    0
    12:00 PM
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    5:25 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $56
  • FlixBus
    17h 5m
    0
    12:20 PM
    San Diego
    Balboa Park
    5:25 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $56
  • Greyhound US
    9h 50m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    5:25 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $73
  • Greyhound US
    9h 50m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    5:25 AM
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $77

Frequency of bus connections between San Diego and San Jose, CA

See here how frequent the connections between San Diego and San Jose, CA are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily buses from San Diego to San Jose, CA. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between San Diego and San Jose, CA.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 46 buses from San Diego to San Jose, CA, while Night sees the fewest connections between San Diego and San Jose, CA, with 15 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Diego to San Jose, CA

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International that travel 16 times every day by bus from San Diego to San Jose, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to San Jose, CA starting from $54!

Cheapest Bus $54
Fastest Bus 9h 15m
Earliest Bus 10:45 AM
Latest Bus 9:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes 16 Ø
Distance 416.7 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to San Jose, CA

Every day, 16 buses from 3 bus companies leave San Diego for San Jose, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/21/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/18
Monday 05/19
Tuesday 05/20
Wednesday 05/21
$57
Thursday 05/22
$130
Friday 05/23
$102
Saturday 05/24
$67
Sunday 05/25
$75
Monday 05/26
$89
Tuesday 05/27
$54
Wednesday 05/28
$89
Thursday 05/29
$60
Friday 05/30
$55
Saturday 05/31
$65
Sunday 06/01
$70
Monday 06/02
$89
Tuesday 06/03
$51
Wednesday 06/04
$89
Thursday 06/05
$89
Friday 06/06
$64
Saturday 06/07
$61
Sunday 06/08
Monday 06/09
$89
Tuesday 06/10
$89
Wednesday 06/11
Thursday 06/12
$89
Friday 06/13
$61
Saturday 06/14

The cheapest time to travel from San Diego to San Jose, CA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Diego to San Jose, CA, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $54, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Diego to San Jose, CA. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $89.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to San Jose, CA, with $54. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $68.

How to save money travelling from San Diego to San Jose, CA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Diego to San Jose, CA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Diego to San Jose, CA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from San Diego to San Jose, CA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from San Diego to San Jose, CA

These are the most booked bus companies between San Diego to San Jose, CA from our users.

FlixBus from San Diego to San Jose, CA

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route San Diego to San Jose, CA:

Cheapest Price $54
Fastest Bus 9h 15m
Earliest Bus 1:00 PM
Last Bus 9:05 PM
Daily Connections 14 Ø
Found on 5/21/2025

Greyhound US from San Diego to San Jose, CA

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route San Diego to San Jose, CA:

Cheapest Price $68
Fastest Bus 9h 50m
Earliest Bus 7:35 PM
Last Bus 7:35 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 5/21/2025

All bus stations and stops in San Diego and San Jose, CA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in San Diego and San Jose, CA.

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Diego to San Jose, CA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from San Diego to San Jose, CA? Or which bus companies serve the route San Diego to San Jose, CA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Diego to San Jose, CA bus

How much does a San Diego San Jose, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $54 and takes 16h 25m to reach San Jose, CA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Diego to San Jose, CA?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $54 and $163. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Jose, CA.

On average, how many connections are available from San Diego to San Jose, CA each day?

Every day, the San Diego to San Jose, CA bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from San Diego to San Jose, CA take?

The fastest bus from San Diego to San Jose, CA is offered by FlixBus and takes 9h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $75. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Diego to San Jose, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in San Jose, CA from San Diego starts at 10:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from San Diego to San Jose, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from San Diego for San Jose, CA starts at 9:05 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the San Diego San Jose, CA route?

When traveling by bus from San Diego to San Jose, CA, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and San Jose, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between San Diego and San Jose, CA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International.

What can I take with me on the San Diego to San Jose, CA bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the San Diego San Jose, CA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Diego San Jose, CA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Diego to San Jose, CA on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Diego to San Jose, CA

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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