Bus San Diego to San Jose, CA - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Diego to San Jose, CA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Diego to San Jose, CA from various bus operators like Tufesa International or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$63

tomorrow

$90

Tuesday

$90

Wednesday

$52

Thursday

$82

Friday

$61

Saturday

$80

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	14h 5m	5:40 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	7:45 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$63	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/26/2026 5:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Tufesa International	10h 10m	10:45 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	8:55 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$90	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Greyhound US	9h 40m	7:55 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$99	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/26/2026 7:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Tufesa International	10h 30m	10:45 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	9:15 PM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop		Economy	$90	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/27/2026 10:45:00 AM to McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
	Tufesa International	10h 10m	10:45 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	8:55 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$90	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/27/2026 10:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to San Jose, CA via Los Angeles, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  11h 15m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  San Diego
  Old Town Transit Center
  
  11:25 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/29/2026 8:30:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
- Greyhound US
  
  7h 5m
  
  0
  
  12:40 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  7:45 PM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/29/2026 12:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Tufesa International	10h 30m	10:45 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	9:15 PM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop		Economy	$90	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/28/2026 10:45:00 AM to McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
	Tufesa International	10h 10m	10:45 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	8:55 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$90	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/28/2026 10:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to San Jose, CA via Los Angeles, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  11h 15m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  San Diego
  Old Town Transit Center
  
  11:25 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/29/2026 8:30:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
- Greyhound US
  
  7h 5m
  
  0
  
  12:40 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  7:45 PM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/29/2026 12:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	14h 5m	5:40 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	7:45 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$52	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/29/2026 5:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Tufesa International	10h 30m	10:45 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	9:15 PM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	Economy	$90	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/29/2026 10:45:00 AM to McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Greyhound US	9h 40m	7:55 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$102	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/29/2026 7:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 40m	7:55 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$82	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/30/2026 7:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Tufesa International	10h 10m	10:45 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	8:55 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$90	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/30/2026 10:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Tufesa International	10h 30m	10:45 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	9:15 PM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	Economy	$90	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/30/2026 10:45:00 AM to McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to San Jose, CA via Los Angeles, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  11h 15m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  San Diego
  Old Town Transit Center
  
  11:25 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/29/2026 8:30:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
- Greyhound US
  
  7h 5m
  
  0
  
  12:40 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  7:45 PM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/29/2026 12:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	14h 50m	4:55 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	7:45 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/31/2026 4:55:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
Greyhound US	14h 5m	5:40 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	7:45 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/31/2026 5:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Tufesa International	10h 10m	10:45 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	8:55 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$90	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/31/2026 10:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Tufesa International	10h 30m	10:45 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	9:15 PM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	Economy	$90	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/31/2026 10:45:00 AM to McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Greyhound US	10h 25m	7:10 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	5:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/31/2026 7:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 40m	7:55 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	5:35 AM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$80	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 8/1/2026 7:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Tufesa International	10h 30m	10:45 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	9:15 PM	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	Economy	$90	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 8/1/2026 10:45:00 AM to McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Tufesa International	10h 10m	10:45 AM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	8:55 PM	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$90	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 8/1/2026 10:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to San Jose, CA via Los Angeles, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  11h 15m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  San Diego
  Old Town Transit Center
  
  11:25 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 7/29/2026 8:30:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
- Greyhound US
  
  7h 5m
  
  0
  
  12:40 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  7:45 PM
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 7/29/2026 12:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $14

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Diego to San Jose, CA is $52 on 7/29/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Diego and San Jose, CA

See here how frequent the connections between San Diego and San Jose, CA are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from San Diego to San Jose, CA. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between San Diego and San Jose, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 12 buses from San Diego to San Jose, CA, while Night sees the fewest connections between San Diego and San Jose, CA, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Diego to San Jose, CA

Compare all providers like Tufesa International and Greyhound US that travel 3 times every day by bus from San Diego to San Jose, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to San Jose, CA starting from $52!

Cheapest Bus	$52
Fastest Bus	9h 40m
Earliest Bus	5:40 AM
Latest Bus	7:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	416.7 miles
Bus Companies	Tufesa International and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to San Jose, CA

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Diego for San Jose, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$63

Monday 07/27

$90

Tuesday 07/28

$90

Wednesday 07/29

$90

Thursday 07/30

$90

Friday 07/31

$90

Saturday 08/01

$80

Sunday 08/02

$90

Monday 08/03

$90

Tuesday 08/04

$109

Wednesday 08/05

$71

Thursday 08/06

$90

Friday 08/07

$90

Saturday 08/08

$90

Sunday 08/09

$90

Monday 08/10

$90

Tuesday 08/11

$115

Wednesday 08/12

$90

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$69

Monday 08/17

$90

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from San Diego to San Jose, CA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Diego to San Jose, CA, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $52, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Diego to San Jose, CA. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $89.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to San Jose, CA, with $52. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $89.

How to save money travelling from San Diego to San Jose, CA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Diego to San Jose, CA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Diego to San Jose, CA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from San Diego to San Jose, CA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from San Diego to San Jose, CA

These are the most booked bus companies between San Diego to San Jose, CA from our users.

Greyhound US from San Diego to San Jose, CA

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route San Diego to San Jose, CA:

Cheapest Price	$52
Fastest Bus	9h 40m
Earliest Bus	5:40 AM
Last Bus	7:55 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	7/1/2026

Tufesa International from San Diego to San Jose, CA

Here you will find the key facts about the Tufesa International bus route San Diego to San Jose, CA:

Cheapest Price	$90
Fastest Bus	10h 10m
Earliest Bus	10:45 AM
Last Bus	10:45 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	7/1/2026

All bus stations and stops in San Diego and San Jose, CA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in San Diego and San Jose, CA.

Old Town Transit Center

Congress Street 2727

San Ysidro Transit Center

E San Ysidro Blvd 723

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Seaport Village

W Harbor Dr 789

Downtown

Bus Stop

Crandall St 598

McLaughlin & William Bus Stop

E William St 1118

Tamien

East side pickup area

Diridon Station

Cahill St 65

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Diego to San Jose, CA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from San Diego to San Jose, CA? Or which bus companies serve the route San Diego to San Jose, CA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Diego to San Jose, CA bus

How much does a San Diego San Jose, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $52 and takes 14h 5m to reach San Jose, CA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Diego to San Jose, CA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $52 and $112. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Jose, CA.

On average, how many connections are available from San Diego to San Jose, CA each day?

Every day, the San Diego to San Jose, CA bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from San Diego to San Jose, CA take?

The fastest bus from San Diego to San Jose, CA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 9h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $99. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Diego to San Jose, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in San Jose, CA from San Diego starts at 5:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from San Diego to San Jose, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from San Diego for San Jose, CA starts at 7:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the San Diego San Jose, CA route?

When traveling by bus from San Diego to San Jose, CA, passengers can travel with Tufesa International and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and San Jose, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between San Diego and San Jose, CA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Tufesa International and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the San Diego to San Jose, CA bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the San Diego San Jose, CA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Diego San Jose, CA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Diego to San Jose, CA on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Diego to San Jose, CA

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to San Diego and to San Jose, CA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Diego and to San Jose, CA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!