How far is Nogales from San Jose?

The distance separating Nogales and San Jose is 749 miles (1208 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nogales to San Jose?

Most of the buses traveling from Nogales to San Jose leave from Tufesa Station - US-Mex border and arrive at Santiago Express San Jose. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

Once in San Jose, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Almaden Quicksilver County Park, San Jose Earthquakes Soccer, Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Winchester Mystery House.

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Next departures

Next departures for Nogales to San Jose on November 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		12:20am	213 Grand Ave, Nogales	19h 40m	7:00pm	San Jose, Ca. Fronteras	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 8:20 AM MST.

Get from Nogales to San Jose

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $173, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

19h 20mAverage Duration

746 milesDistance

30kgCO₂ emissions

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Tufesa

3.5/5693 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi2.9

Since 1994, Tufesa has been offering comfortable, safe, and affordable bus travel in the United States (California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Texas) and Mexico (Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Guadalajara). Tufesa buses are equipped with comfortable reclining seats, power outlets, bathrooms, and WiFi (only in Mexico). Tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to 1 hour before travel time for a small fee. The company accepts e-tickets, so you don't have to worry about printing your boarding pass. With over 1 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Nogales and San Jose?

Stops in Nogales

A - Tufesa Station - US-Mex border

B - Shell Gas - US-Mex border

Stops in San Jose

A - Santiago Express San Jose

B - Diridon Station

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Nogales, US to San Jose, US by bus

How far is Nogales from San Jose?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nogales to San Jose?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

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The cheapest trip from Nogales, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $164

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

You can expect to pay from $164 to $164 for a bus ticket from Nogales, US to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $164 which is on 2025-11-10.

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