What is the distance between San Jose and Nogales?

San Jose and Nogales are 749 miles (1208 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Nogales from San Jose, chances are that your bus will depart from Santiago Express San Jose and arrive at Tufesa Station - US-Mex border. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Jose to Nogales on November 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:30am	San Jose, Ca. Fronteras	19h	7:30am	Tufesa Station - 219 N Arroyo Blvd, Nogales, Arizona	No tags
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	18h 45m	7:30am	Tufesa Station - 219 N Arroyo Blvd, Nogales, Arizona	No tags
11:30am	San Jose, Ca. Fronteras	19h	7:30am	Tufesa Station - 219 N Arroyo Blvd, Nogales, Arizona	No tags
11:45am	Santiago Express San Jose	18h 45m	7:30am	Tufesa Station - 219 N Arroyo Blvd, Nogales, Arizona	No tags
11:30am	San Jose, Ca. Fronteras	19h	7:30am	Tufesa Station - 219 N Arroyo Blvd, Nogales, Arizona	No tags

Get from San Jose to Nogales

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $173, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

18h 45mAverage Duration

748 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 San Jose and Nogales?

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

Stops in Nogales

A - Tufesa Station - US-Mex border

B - Shell Gas - US-Mex border

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

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Nogales, US was searched and found on Nov 14, 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 San Jose, US to Nogales, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $164 to $164 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Nogales, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $164 which is on 2025-11-14.

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