What is the travel distance from San Jose to Tucson?

San Jose and Tucson are 711 miles (1147 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from San Jose to Tucson start their journey at Diridon Station and wind up at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Tucson?

Once in Tucson, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory, Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, Sabino Canyon, Children's Museum Tucson and Reid Park Zoo.

Bus San Jose to Tucson from $74 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Jose to Tucson on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:50pm	Diridon Station	1d 5h	7:00pm	E Broadway Blvd	No tags
	Bus	12:50pm	Diridon Station	1d 4h	6:35pm	U of A	No tags
	Bus	11:10pm	Diridon Station	19h 35m	7:45pm	U of A	No tags
	Bus	11:10pm	Diridon Station	20h 30m	8:40pm	Tucson Downtown	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:10pm	Diridon Station	21h	9:10pm	Greyhound Station	No tags

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 the good way to reach Tucson. The journey takes about 19 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

19h 20mAverage Duration

712 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$90 - $305	Average Duration19h 20m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$178 - $235	Average Duration21h 12m	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Tucson?

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
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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 Tucson

A
Greyhound Station
801 E 12th St, Tucson, AZ 85719
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B
S 12th Ave
5550 S 12th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706, USA
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C
Arco - 802 W Speedway Blvd
802 W Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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.

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

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 2 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

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

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

What is the travel distance from San Jose to Tucson?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to Tucson?
What are the best sights and things to do in Tucson?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Tucson was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $83

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 $83 to $426 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 $83 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.