Next departures for San Jose to Tucson on December 1
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Diridon Station
Greyhound Station
Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Diridon Station
U of A
Fastest
Diridon Station
Greyhound Station
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Diridon Station
Tucson Downtown
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Diridon Station
E Broadway Blvd
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Next departures for San Jose to Tucson on December 2
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Santiago Express San Jose
S 12th Ave
CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Diridon Station
U of A
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Diridon Station
Greyhound Station
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San Jose, Ca. Fronteras
S 12th Ave
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Diridon Station
Greyhound Station
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Next departures for San Jose to Tucson on December 3
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Diridon Station
Greyhound Station
Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Diridon Station
U of A
Fastest
Diridon Station
Greyhound Station
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Diridon Station
Tucson Downtown
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Diridon Station
Tucson Station
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Next departures for San Jose to Tucson on December 4
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Diridon Station
Greyhound Station
Cheapest
Santiago Express San Jose
S 12th Ave
Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Diridon Station
U of A
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Diridon Station
Greyhound Station
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San Jose, Ca. Fronteras
S 12th Ave
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Next departures for San Jose to Tucson on December 6
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Diridon Station
Greyhound Station
Cheapest
Santiago Express San Jose
S 12th Ave
Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Diridon Station
U of A
No tags
Diridon Station
Greyhound Station
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San Jose, Ca. Fronteras
S 12th Ave
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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Tucson
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Tucson. The journey takes about 19 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 11476 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $145
Based on 696 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Tufesa ticket prices on this trip start at $239
Based on 5615 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 $200
Based on 87409 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 $130
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to Tucson by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to Tucson?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to Tucson start from $128. The average price for this route is around $239. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Jose to Tucson?
The average bus travel time from San Jose to Tucson is 19h 20m, covering a distance of 1148 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 45m and is operated by Tufesa.
Which bus companies service the San Jose to Tucson route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Tufesa, Amtrak, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Jose to Tucson?
The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Tucson at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to Tucson?
A bus trip from San Jose to Tucson generates an estimated 29 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Jose to Tucson?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to Tucson?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Jose to Tucson?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Jose to Tucson?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-27
$227
11-28
No data
Today
$228
11-30
$119
12-01
$399
12-02
$228
12-03
$206
12-04
$228
The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Tucson was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $119
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 Tucson, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $119 to $611 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Tucson based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $119 which is on 2025-11-30.
Usually Greyhound 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.
What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose, US to Tucson?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination