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

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

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

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tomorrow

Saturday

$121

Sunday

$159

Monday

Tuesday

$159

Wednesday

$137

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 5m	8:20 AM	Tucson, AZ	East Tucson	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$121	A Bus from FlixBus goes from East Tucson, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/6/2025 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 5m
FlixBus	21h 45m	8:40 AM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$121	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/6/2025 8:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 45m
FlixBus	21h 30m	8:55 AM	Tucson, AZ	6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$121	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/6/2025 8:55:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
Greyhound US	17h 40m	12:45 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$121	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
Greyhound US	23h 5m	6:55 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	5:00 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$130	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/6/2025 6:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA via Phoenix, AZ, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  23h 55m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  Tucson, AZ
  University of Arizona
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/7/2025 6:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- Busbud
  
  14h 30m
  
  0
  
  3:55 PM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  5:25 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $81
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 12/7/2025 3:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Travel time is 7h 15m longer, but you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Tufesa International	18h 40m	1:20 AM	Tucson, AZ	Bus Stop	7:00 PM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	Economy	$159	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/7/2025 1:20:00 AM to McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
Tufesa International	18h 45m	11:00 PM	Tucson, AZ	Bus Stop	4:45 PM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	Economy	$159	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/7/2025 11:00:00 PM to McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
Tufesa International	18h 20m	1:20 AM	Tucson, AZ	Bus Stop	6:40 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$159	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/7/2025 1:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
Tufesa International	18h 15m	11:00 PM	Tucson, AZ	Bus Stop	4:15 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$159	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/7/2025 11:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA via Phoenix, AZ, you can save more than $58? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  23h 55m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  Tucson, AZ
  University of Arizona
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/7/2025 6:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- Busbud
  
  14h 30m
  
  0
  
  3:55 PM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  5:25 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $81
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 12/7/2025 3:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Travel time is 6h 40m longer, but you will save $58

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Tufesa International	18h 40m	1:20 AM	Tucson, AZ	Bus Stop	7:00 PM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	Economy	$159	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/9/2025 1:20:00 AM to McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
Tufesa International	18h 45m	11:00 PM	Tucson, AZ	Bus Stop	4:45 PM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	Economy	$159	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/9/2025 11:00:00 PM to McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
Tufesa International	18h 20m	1:20 AM	Tucson, AZ	Bus Stop	6:40 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$159	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/9/2025 1:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
Tufesa International	18h 15m	11:00 PM	Tucson, AZ	Bus Stop	4:15 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$159	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/9/2025 11:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA via Phoenix, AZ, you can save more than $58? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  23h 55m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  Tucson, AZ
  University of Arizona
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/7/2025 6:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- Busbud
  
  14h 30m
  
  0
  
  3:55 PM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  5:25 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $81
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 12/7/2025 3:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Travel time is 6h 40m longer, but you will save $58

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	17h 40m	12:45 PM	Tucson, AZ	Greyhound Bus Station	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$137	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/10/2025 12:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
FlixBus	23h 55m	6:30 AM	Tucson, AZ	University of Arizona	5:25 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$138	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 55m
Tufesa International	18h 40m	1:20 AM	Tucson, AZ	Bus Stop	7:00 PM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	Economy	$159	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/10/2025 1:20:00 AM to McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
Tufesa International	18h 20m	1:20 AM	Tucson, AZ	Bus Stop	6:40 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$159	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/10/2025 1:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA via Phoenix, AZ, you can save more than $36? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  23h 55m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  Tucson, AZ
  University of Arizona
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (USA) at 12/7/2025 6:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- Busbud
  
  14h 30m
  
  0
  
  3:55 PM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  5:25 AM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $81
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 12/7/2025 3:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Travel time is 7h 15m longer, but you will save $36

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA is $121 on 12/6/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Tucson, AZ and San Jose, CA

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Tucson, AZ and San Jose, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 6 buses from Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Tucson, AZ and San Jose, CA, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA

Compare all providers like Tufesa International, FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA starting from $121!

Cheapest Bus	$121
Fastest Bus	16h 40m
Earliest Bus	8:20 AM
Latest Bus	12:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	715.4 miles
Bus Companies	Tufesa International, FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA

Every day, 4 buses from 3 bus companies leave Tucson, AZ for San Jose, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$121

Sunday 12/07

$159

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

$159

Wednesday 12/10

$159

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$159

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA

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

With a price starting from $121, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $157.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA, with $121. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $130.

How to save money travelling from Tucson, AZ 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 Tucson, AZ 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 Tucson, AZ 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 Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA

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

Tufesa International from Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA

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

Cheapest Price	$159
Fastest Bus	17h 15m
Earliest Bus	1:20 AM
Last Bus	1:20 AM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Tucson, AZ and San Jose, CA

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

Greyhound Bus Station

E 12th St 801

East Tucson

University of Arizona

6th Av/Pennington (NE) Bus Station

6th Av/Pennington (NE) 6th Av/Pennington (NE)

Roy Laos Transit Center

W Irvington Rd 205

Tamien

East side pickup area

Diridon Station

Cahill St 65

King & Virginia

Eastridge Shopping Center

Eastridge Loop 2200

Bus Stop

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 Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA? Compare all modes of transports from Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA.

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

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

FAQs about the Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $121 and takes 20h 45m to reach San Jose, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $121 and $159. 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 Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA each day?

Every day, the Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 16h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $121. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in San Jose, CA from Tucson, AZ starts at 8:20 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 Tucson, AZ to San Jose, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from Tucson, AZ for San Jose, CA starts at 12:45 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 Tucson, AZ San Jose, CA route?

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

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

You can check all the direct connections between Tucson, AZ 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: Tufesa International, FlixBus and Greyhound US.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Tucson, AZ and to San Jose, CA

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