How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to San Diego?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to San Diego start from $61. The average price for this route is around $104. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from San Jose to San Diego?

The average bus travel time from San Jose to San Diego is 13h, covering a distance of 665 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 30m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the San Jose to San Diego route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Jose to San Diego?

The earliest bus departs from San Jose to San Diego at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to San Diego?

A bus trip from San Jose to San Diego generates an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from San Jose to San Diego?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to San Diego?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Jose to San Diego?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Jose to San Diego?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus San Jose to San Diego from $65 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:10am	Diridon Station	13h 40m	7:50pm	Old Town San Diego	Cheapest
	11:45pm	Diridon Station	13h 8m	12:53pm	Old Town San Diego	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:35am	Diridon Station	18h 15m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	6:20am	Diridon Station	13h 44m	8:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
	6:20am	Diridon Station	13h 44m	8:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:25am	Diridon Station	12h 20m	9:45pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Cheapest
	12:55am	Diridon Station	10h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	Diridon Station	14h 25m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	9:25am	Diridon Station	12h 50m	10:15pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags
	6:20am	Diridon Station	13h 44m	8:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on December 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:25am	Diridon Station	12h 20m	9:45pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Cheapest
	12:55am	Diridon Station	10h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	Diridon Station	14h 25m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	9:25am	Diridon Station	12h 50m	10:15pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags
	6:20am	Diridon Station	13h 44m	8:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on December 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:25am	Diridon Station	12h 20m	9:45pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Cheapest
	12:55am	Diridon Station	10h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	Diridon Station	14h 25m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	9:25am	Diridon Station	12h 50m	10:15pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags
	6:20am	Diridon Station	13h 44m	8:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on December 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:35am	Diridon Station	18h 15m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
12:55am	Diridon Station	10h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
6:20am	Diridon Station	13h 44m	8:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
6:20am	Diridon Station	13h 44m	8:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
9:20am	Diridon Station	13h 44m	11:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on December 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:35am	Diridon Station	18h 15m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
12:55am	Diridon Station	10h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
6:20am	Diridon Station	13h 44m	8:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
6:20am	Diridon Station	13h 44m	8:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
9:20am	Diridon Station	13h 44m	11:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on December 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:35am	Diridon Station	18h 15m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
12:55am	Diridon Station	10h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
6:20am	Diridon Station	13h 44m	8:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
6:20am	Diridon Station	13h 44m	8:04pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags
11:45pm	Diridon Station	13h 22m	1:07pm	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:47 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to San Diego

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 13 hours, and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

13hAverage Duration

665 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$61 - $322	Average Duration13h	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$143 - $269	Average Duration14h 24m	CO₂ emissions 61kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and San Diego?

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
Visit page
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 San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,615 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5615 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $155

Amtrak San Jose San Diego recent customer reviews

It was great trip until we reached Santa Bárbara. It was oversold & the train became crowded in a matter of seconds.

Jade S.

May 29, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,476 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,409 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87409 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $91

Greyhound San Jose San Diego recent customer reviews

I had to buy another ticket to San Diego due to our bus to San Diego having no bus driver.

Jonathan R.

June 7, 2019

Poor shift scheduling and back up system

Emilio Francis Iv F.

December 26, 2019

They were late which made me late very unorganized

Cassandra J.

September 4, 2018

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to San Diego, CA, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to San Diego?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to San Diego start from $61. The average price for this route is around $104. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Jose to San Diego?
The average bus travel time from San Jose to San Diego is 13h, covering a distance of 665 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the San Jose to San Diego route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Jose to San Diego?
The earliest bus departs from San Jose to San Diego at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to San Diego?
A bus trip from San Jose to San Diego generates an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Jose to San Diego?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to San Diego?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Jose to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Jose to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-27

$158

11-28

$163

Today

$163

11-30

$267

12-01

$158

12-02

$143

12-03

$69

12-04

$111

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $69

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 San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $69 to $365 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $69 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Greyhound, Amtrak 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.