What is the travel distance from San Jose to San Diego?

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

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

Buses departing from Diridon Station in San Jose will take you to Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego.

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

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:10am	Diridon Station	13h 40m	7:50pm	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
	12:55am	Diridon Station	10h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
	9:25am	Diridon Station	12h 20m	9:45pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	Diridon Station	14h 25m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	6:10am	Diridon Station	13h 54m	8:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:20am	Diridon Station	13h 44m	8:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
	12:55am	Diridon Station	10h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
	9:25am	Diridon Station	12h 20m	9:45pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	Diridon Station	14h 25m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	9:20am	Diridon Station	13h 44m	11:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:35am	Diridon Station	14h 29m	1:04am	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
	12:55am	Diridon Station	10h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50pm	Diridon Station	14h 20m	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	9:25am	Diridon Station	12h 20m	9:45pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
	11:50pm	Diridon Station	11h 55m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:10am	Diridon Station	13h 40m	7:50pm	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
	12:55am	Diridon Station	10h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
	9:25am	Diridon Station	12h 20m	9:45pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	Diridon Station	14h 25m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	6:20am	Diridon Station	13h 44m	8:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:35am	Diridon Station	18h 15m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
	12:55am	Diridon Station	10h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
	6:20am	Diridon Station	13h 44m	8:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
	6:20am	Diridon Station	13h 44m	8:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
	9:20am	Diridon Station	13h 44m	11:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on November 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:20am	Diridon Station	13h 44m	8:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
12:55am	Diridon Station	10h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
5:35am	Diridon Station	18h 15m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
9:20am	Diridon Station	13h 44m	11:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
9:20am	Diridon Station	13h 44m	11:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:35am	Diridon Station	18h 15m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
	12:55am	Diridon Station	10h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:50pm	Diridon Station	14h 20m	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	11:50pm	Diridon Station	11h 55m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	6:20am	Diridon Station	13h 44m	8:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to San Diego

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 13 hours, and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

13hAverage Duration

665 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$61 - $356	Average Duration13h	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$144 - $272	Average Duration14h 24m	CO₂ emissions 61kg CO₂e

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

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

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

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,599 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5599 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $156

Amtrak San Jose San Diego recent customer reviews

It was great trip until we reached Santa Bárbara. It was oversold & the train became crowded in a matter of seconds.

Jade S.

May 29, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,408 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87391 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 $92

Greyhound San Jose San Diego recent customer reviews

I had to buy another ticket to San Diego due to our bus to San Diego having no bus driver.

Jonathan R.

June 7, 2019

Poor shift scheduling and back up system

Emilio Francis Iv F.

December 26, 2019

They were late which made me late very unorganized

Cassandra J.

September 4, 2018

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

What is the travel distance from San Jose to San Diego?
The distance between San Jose and San Diego is approximately 672 km (417 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Jose to San Diego?
Buses departing from Diridon Station in San Jose will take you to Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego.

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

$149

11-21

$181

Today

$164

11-23

$160

11-24

$171

11-25

$164

11-26

$181

11-27

$160

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $149

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Jose, US to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $149 to $298 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $160 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually Greyhound, FlixBus 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.