Bus San Jose, CA to San Diego: Compare prices and save money

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

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Jose, CA to San Diego from various bus operators like Tufesa International, Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$80

tomorrow

$53

Thursday

$90

Friday

$68

Saturday

$76

Sunday

$73

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 50m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$80	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/24/2026 12:55:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
FlixBus	15h 15m	8:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:50 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/24/2026 8:35:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
FlixBus	13h 40m	8:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	10:15 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	$80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/24/2026 8:35:00 AM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Tufesa International	11h 35m	6:00 AM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	5:35 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$90	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/24/2026 6:00:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Tufesa International	10h 30m	5:00 PM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	3:30 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$90	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/24/2026 5:00:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	11h 25m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	12:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center		Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/25/2026 12:55:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
	FlixBus	13h 20m	9:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	10:45 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center		Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/25/2026 9:25:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Tufesa International	11h 35m	6:00 AM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	5:35 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center		Economy	$90	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/26/2026 6:00:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
	Tufesa International	10h 30m	5:00 PM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	3:30 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center		Economy	$90	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/26/2026 5:00:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	18h 15m	5:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:50 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$68	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/27/2026 5:35:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
Greyhound US	10h 50m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$84	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/27/2026 12:55:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Tufesa International	11h 35m	6:00 AM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	5:35 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$90	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/27/2026 6:00:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Tufesa International	10h 30m	5:00 PM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	3:30 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$90	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/27/2026 5:00:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Tufesa International	11h 20m	6:15 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	5:35 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$90	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/27/2026 6:15:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	18h 50m	5:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	12:25 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$76	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/28/2026 5:35:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m
Tufesa International	11h 35m	6:00 AM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	5:35 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$90	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/28/2026 6:00:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Tufesa International	10h 30m	5:00 PM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	3:30 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$90	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/28/2026 5:00:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Tufesa International	11h 20m	6:15 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	5:35 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$90	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/28/2026 6:15:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
Greyhound US	11h 25m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	12:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$112	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/28/2026 12:55:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	18h 50m	5:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	12:25 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center		Economy	$73	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/29/2026 5:35:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m
	Greyhound US	11h 25m	12:55 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	12:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center		Economy	$112	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 3/29/2026 12:55:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Jose, CA to San Diego is $45 on 4/8/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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

See here how frequent the connections between San Jose, CA and San Diego are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from San Jose, CA to San Diego. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between San Jose, CA and San Diego.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 14 buses from San Jose, CA to San Diego, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between San Jose, CA and San Diego, with 7 offers.

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

Compare all providers like Tufesa International, Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from San Jose, CA to San Diego in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Jose, CA to San Diego starting from $45!

Cheapest Bus	$45
Fastest Bus	10h 0m
Earliest Bus	12:55 AM
Latest Bus	5:35 AM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	416.7 miles
Bus Companies	Tufesa International, Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from San Jose, CA to San Diego

Every day, 5 buses from 3 bus companies leave San Jose, CA for San Diego: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/22

Monday 03/23

Tuesday 03/24

$93

Wednesday 03/25

$53

Thursday 03/26

$90

Friday 03/27

$89

Saturday 03/28

$76

Sunday 03/29

$73

Monday 03/30

Tuesday 03/31

$90

Wednesday 04/01

$73

Thursday 04/02

Friday 04/03

$90

Saturday 04/04

$56

Sunday 04/05

$55

Monday 04/06

$50

Tuesday 04/07

$48

Wednesday 04/08

$45

Thursday 04/09

$90

Friday 04/10

$67

Saturday 04/11

$55

Sunday 04/12

$86

Monday 04/13

$90

Tuesday 04/14

$49

Wednesday 04/15

$90

Thursday 04/16

$94

Friday 04/17

$62

Saturday 04/18

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

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Jose, CA to San Diego, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $45, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Jose, CA to San Diego. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $89.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Jose, CA to San Diego, with $45. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $89.

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

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 Jose, CA to San Diego 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 Jose, CA to San Diego, 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 Jose, CA to San Diego are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from San Jose, CA to San Diego

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

Greyhound US from San Jose, CA to San Diego

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

Cheapest Price	$53
Fastest Bus	10h 50m
Earliest Bus	12:55 AM
Last Bus	5:35 AM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	3/23/2026

FlixBus from San Jose, CA to San Diego

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

Cheapest Price	$61
Fastest Bus	13h 10m
Earliest Bus	8:35 AM
Last Bus	9:25 AM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	3/23/2026

Tufesa International from San Jose, CA to San Diego

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

Cheapest Price	$90
Fastest Bus	10h 0m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Last Bus	5:30 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	3/23/2026

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

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

Bus Stop

Crandall St 598

McLaughlin & William Bus Stop

E William St 1118

Tamien

East side pickup area

Diridon Station

Cahill St 65

Old Town Transit Center

Congress Street 2727

San Ysidro Transit Center

E San Ysidro Blvd 723

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Seaport Village

W Harbor Dr 789

La Jolla Village

Hyatt Regency

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from San Jose, CA to San Diego? Compare all modes of transports from San Jose, CA to San Diego.

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

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

FAQs about the San Jose, CA to San Diego bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $45 and takes 11h 25m to reach San Diego. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $45 and $170. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Diego.

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

Every day, the San Jose, CA to San Diego bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Jose, CA to San Diego is offered by Tufesa International and takes 10h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $90. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in San Diego from San Jose, CA starts at 12:55 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 Jose, CA to San Diego?

The latest bus trip departing from San Jose, CA for San Diego starts at 5:35 AM. 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 Jose, CA San Diego route?

When traveling by bus from San Jose, CA to San Diego, passengers can travel with Tufesa International, Greyhound US and FlixBus. 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 Jose, CA and San Diego?

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

What can I take with me on the San Jose, CA to San Diego 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 Jose, CA San Diego 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 Jose, CA San Diego 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 Jose, CA to San Diego on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from San Jose, CA to San Diego?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 5 daily trips between San Jose, CA and San Diego. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to San Jose, CA and to San Diego

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Jose, CA and to San Diego. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!