Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US
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Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on November 22
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Diridon Station
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Greyhound Bus Stop
Diridon Station
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San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
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Downtown SD (Seaport)
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Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on November 23
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Downtown SD (Seaport)
Diridon Station
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Greyhound Bus Stop
Diridon Station
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San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Diridon Station
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UCSD Health La Jolla Station
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Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on November 24
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Downtown SD (Seaport)
Diridon Station
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Greyhound Bus Stop
Diridon Station
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Diridon Station
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Diridon Station
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Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on November 25
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Diridon Station
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Greyhound Bus Stop
Diridon Station
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Diridon Station
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Downtown SD (Seaport)
Diridon Station
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Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on November 26
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Greyhound Bus Stop
Diridon Station
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Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on November 27
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Greyhound Bus Stop
Diridon Station
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Diridon Station
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Diridon Station
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Next departures for San Diego to San Jose on November 28
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Diridon Station
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Greyhound Bus Stop
Diridon Station
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Diridon Station
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Downtown SD (Seaport)
Diridon Station
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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 the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Based on 5597 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $92
Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.
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
1 out of 5 stars
Devon J.
Irresponsible drivers
2 out of 5 stars
Alfonso V.
Very bad because i missed the bus and i had reached my destination 4 hrs late
Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US by bus
What is the distance between San Diego and San Jose?
The distance separating San Diego and San Jose is 417 miles (672 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to San Jose?
If you're headed to San Jose from San Diego, chances are that your bus will leave from Mission Valley Sheraton and arrive at Diridon Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
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 Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, San Jose Earthquakes Soccer, Winchester Mystery House, Mexican Heritage Plaza and Almaden Quicksilver County Park.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/19
$182
11/20
$182
Today
$93
11/22
$193
11/23
$138
11/24
$193
11/25
$206
11/26
$206
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $93
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 $93 to $206 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 $138 which is on 2025-11-23.
What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $93
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
