What is the distance between San Diego and San Jose?

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

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Diego to San Jose?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Mission Valley Sheraton, in San Diego, and end it at Diridon Station, in San Jose.

Bus San Diego to San Jose from $66 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	5:25am	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	5:25am	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 30m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	13h 10m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:55am	Downtown SD (Seaport)	17h 30m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:55am	Downtown SD (Seaport)	17h 30m	5:25am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 30m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	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 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	16h 15m	4:30am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	14h 20m	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	14h 45m	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	5:25am	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	5:25am	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 30m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	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 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	13h 10m	5:25am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 30m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:55am	Downtown SD (Seaport)	17h 30m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	14h 45m	4:30am	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	12h 35m	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	12h 15m	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:29 AM PST.

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 a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

13h 30mAverage Duration

670 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$74 - $306	Average Duration13h 30m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$144 - $272	Average Duration13h 45m	CO₂ emissions 61kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and San Jose?

Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Stops in San Jose

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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B
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,401 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,599 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87388 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $86

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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Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US by bus

What is the distance between San Diego and San Jose?
The distance between San Diego and San Jose is around 672 km (417 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Diego to San Jose?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Mission Valley Sheraton, in San Diego, and end it at Diridon Station, 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

11-20

$264

11-21

$135

Today

$280

11-23

$200

11-24

$280

11-25

$272

11-26

$298

11-27

$200

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $135

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 $135 to $298 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 $200 which is on 2025-11-23.