Bus from San Jose, US to San Ysidro, CA: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Jose to San Ysidro on November 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
TufesaBus
Santiago Express San Jose
Mc. Donald´s (San Ysidro Border Crossing)Cheapest
TufesaBus
Santiago Express San Jose
Mc. Donald´s (San Ysidro Border Crossing)Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Diridon Station
San Ysidro Bus terminalNo tags
TufesaBus
San Jose, Ca. Fronteras
Mc. Donald´s (San Ysidro Border Crossing)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Diridon Station
San Ysidro Bus terminalNo tags

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Get from San Jose to San Ysidro

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
11h 25mAverage Duration
692 kmDistance
17kgCO₂ emissions

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

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from San Jose to San Ysidro?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to San Ysidro start from $79. The average price for this route is around $135. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from San Jose to San Ysidro?

    The average bus travel time from San Jose to San Ysidro is 11h 25m, covering a distance of 692 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h and is operated by Tufesa.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Jose to San Ysidro route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Tufesa, FlixBus, Greyhound.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Jose to San Ysidro?

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

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Jose to San Ysidro?

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

  6. What is the best bus company from San Jose to San Ysidro?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose to San Ysidro?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tufesa has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Jose to San Ysidro?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Jose to San Ysidro?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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
11-26
$128
11-27
$129
Today
$129
11-29
$129
11-30
$128
12-01
$128
12-02
No data
12-03
$91
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to San Ysidro, CA was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $91

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 Ysidro, CA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $91 to $351 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to San Ysidro, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $91 which is on 2025-12-03.

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.

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