How far is San Diego from San Jose by coach?

The journey from San Jose to San Diego by coach covers an approximate distance of 417 miles (672 km).

Is there a way to reach San Diego from San Jose without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus San Jose to San Diego from £35 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Jose to San Diego on 27 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:10	Diridon Station	13h 40m	19:50	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
	09:25	Diridon Station	12h 20m	21:45	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:25	Diridon Station	14h 25m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	09:25	Diridon Station	12h 50m	22:15	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags
	06:20	Diridon Station	13h 44m	20:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to San Diego on 28 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	05:35	Diridon Station	18h 15m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
	00:55	Diridon Station	10h 50m	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
	06:20	Diridon Station	13h 44m	20:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
	06:20	Diridon Station	13h 44m	20:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
	09:20	Diridon Station	13h 44m	23:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to San Diego on 29 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:20	Diridon Station	13h 44m	20:04	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
00:55	Diridon Station	10h 50m	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
05:35	Diridon Station	18h 15m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
23:45	Diridon Station	13h 22m	13:07	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
06:10	Diridon Station	13h 54m	20:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to San Diego on 30 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:20	Diridon Station	14h 44m	23:04	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
08:20	Diridon Station	14h 28m	22:48	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
05:35	Diridon Station	18h 15m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
08:20	Diridon Station	14h 44m	23:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
06:10	Diridon Station	16h 54m	23:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to San Diego on 1 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:10	Diridon Station	13h 40m	19:50	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
	09:25	Diridon Station	12h 20m	21:45	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:25	Diridon Station	14h 25m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	09:25	Diridon Station	12h 50m	22:15	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags
	06:20	Diridon Station	13h 44m	20:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to San Diego on 2 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:25	Diridon Station	14h 25m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
	00:55	Diridon Station	10h 50m	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
	09:25	Diridon Station	12h 20m	21:45	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
	06:20	Diridon Station	13h 44m	20:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
	09:25	Diridon Station	12h 50m	22:15	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to San Diego on 3 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:25	Diridon Station	14h 25m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
	00:55	Diridon Station	10h 50m	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
	09:25	Diridon Station	12h 20m	21:45	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
	06:20	Diridon Station	13h 44m	20:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
	09:25	Diridon Station	12h 50m	22:15	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to San Diego on 4 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:25	Diridon Station	12h 20m	21:45	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Cheapest
	00:55	Diridon Station	10h 50m	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:25	Diridon Station	14h 25m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	09:25	Diridon Station	12h 50m	22:15	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags
	06:20	Diridon Station	13h 44m	20:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:44 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

13hAverage duration

413 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£33 - £174	Average duration13h	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£78 - £146	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
Visit page
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

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5608 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £84

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.

29 May 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87397 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £49

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.

7 June 2019

Poor shift scheduling and back up system

Emilio Francis Iv F.

26 December 2019

They were late which made me late very unorganized

Cassandra J.

4 September 2018

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

How far is San Diego from San Jose by coach?
The journey from San Jose to San Diego by coach covers an approximate distance of 417 miles (672 km).
Is there a way to reach San Diego from San Jose without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

24/11

£97

25/11

£101

Today

£88

27/11

£86

28/11

£88

29/11

£88

30/11

£88

01/12

£86

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £86

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 £86 to £192 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 £86, which is on 2025-11-27.

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.