What is the distance between Tucson and San Jose?

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

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tucson to San Jose?

Buses departing from Greyhound Station in Tucson will take you to Santiago Express San Jose in San Jose.

Bus Tucson to San Jose from $137 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Tucson to San Jose on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:55am	Tucson Downtown	21h 30m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	U of A	20h 55m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
	Bus	12:45pm	Greyhound Station	17h 40m	5:25am	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	7:00pm	Greyhound Station	20h 15m	2:15pm	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:15pm	Greyhound Station	19h 20m	5:35pm	Diridon Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Tucson to San Jose

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 19 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $156, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

19h 30mAverage Duration

1148 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$156 - $451	Average Duration19h 30m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$240 - $1,268	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Tucson and San Jose?

Stops in Tucson

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

Stops in San Jose

A
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
Visit page
B
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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

Compare bus companies

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

FlixBus

3.5/511,447 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

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

What is the distance between Tucson and San Jose?
Tucson and San Jose are 1147 km (711 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tucson to San Jose?
Buses departing from Greyhound Station in Tucson will take you to Santiago Express San Jose in San Jose.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

No data

11-25

$230

Today

No data

11-27

$137

11-28

No data

11-29

No data

11-30

No data

12-01

No data

The cheapest trip from Tucson to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $137

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tucson to San Jose, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $137 to $391 for a bus ticket from Tucson to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $137 which is on 2025-11-27.