How far is San Jose from San Diego by coach?

The distance between San Diego and San Jose by coach is approximately 417 miles (672 km).

What is the best way to go from San Diego to San Jose without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus San Diego to San Jose from £36 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Diego to San Jose on 20 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:15	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	13h 10m	05:25	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	05:25	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:55	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 30m	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to San Jose on 21 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:25	Santa Fe Depot	13h 25m	10:50	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	05:25	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:55	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 30m	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags
	21:25	Santa Fe Depot	14h 38m	12:03	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:15	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	13h 10m	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to San Jose on 22 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:55	Downtown SD (Seaport)	17h 30m	05:25	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	05:25	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:55	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 30m	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:15	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	13h 10m	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to San Jose on 23 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:55	Downtown SD (Seaport)	17h 30m	05:25	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	05:25	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:55	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 30m	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:15	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	13h 10m	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to San Jose on 24 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:25	Santa Fe Depot	13h 25m	10:50	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	05:25	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:55	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	13h 30m	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	16:15	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	13h 10m	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:55	Downtown SD (Seaport)	17h 30m	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to San Jose on 25 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:10	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	14h 20m	04:30	Diridon Station	Cheapest
	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	05:25	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:15	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	16h 15m	04:30	Diridon Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:45	Downtown SD (Seaport)	14h 45m	04:30	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to San Jose on 26 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:25	Santa Fe Depot	13h 25m	10:50	Diridon Station	Cheapest
19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	9h 50m	05:25	Diridon Station	Fastest
21:25	Santa Fe Depot	14h 38m	12:03	Diridon Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego 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 13 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

13h 30mAverage duration

416 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£41 - £166	Average duration13h 30m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£78 - £147	Average duration13h 45m	CO₂ emissions 61kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87382 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £47

Greyhound San Diego San Jose recent customer reviews

My bus from Los Angeles to San Jose got cancelled after 4 hours of waiting from 11:30pm-3:30am

Devon J.

3 October 2019

Irresponsible drivers

Alfonso V.

27 February 2021

Very bad because i missed the bus and i had reached my destination 4 hrs late

Pavan Kumar D.

2 November 2019

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

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

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

How far is San Jose from San Diego by coach?
The distance between San Diego and San Jose by coach is approximately 417 miles (672 km).
What is the best way to go from San Diego to San Jose without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

17/11

£73

18/11

£73

Today

£143

20/11

£143

21/11

£73

22/11

£127

23/11

£113

24/11

£87

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of £73

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

You can expect to pay from £73 to £152 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £73, which is on 2025-11-21.

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.