Bus from San Jose, US to San Diego, CA, US: Tickets & Schedules
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Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on November 26
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Diridon Station
Santa Fe Depot
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Diridon Station
Greyhound Bus Stop
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Diridon Station
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
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Diridon Station
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
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Santa Fe Depot
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Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on November 27
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Diridon Station
Old Town San Diego
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Diridon Station
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
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Greyhound Bus Stop
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Diridon Station
Downtown SD (Seaport)
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Santa Fe Depot
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Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on November 28
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Diridon Station
Greyhound Bus Stop
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Greyhound Bus Stop
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Diridon Station
Santa Fe Depot
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Santa Fe Depot
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Diridon Station
Santa Fe Depot
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Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on November 29
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Diridon Station
Santa Fe Depot
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Greyhound Bus Stop
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Greyhound Bus Stop
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Santa Fe Depot
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Santa Fe Depot
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Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on November 30
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Diridon Station
Santa Fe Depot
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Diridon Station
Greyhound Bus Stop
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Diridon Station
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
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Diridon Station
Greyhound Bus Stop
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Diridon Station
Santa Fe Depot
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Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on December 1
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Diridon Station
Old Town San Diego
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Diridon Station
Greyhound Bus Stop
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Diridon Station
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
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Diridon Station
Greyhound Bus Stop
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Santa Fe Depot
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Next departures for San Jose to San Diego on December 2
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Diridon Station
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
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Diridon Station
Greyhound Bus Stop
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Diridon Station
Greyhound Bus Stop
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Diridon Station
Downtown SD (Seaport)
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Diridon Station
Santa Fe Depot
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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 the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 13 hours and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 5607 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $108
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.
Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.
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.
2 out of 5 stars
Jonathan R.
Poor shift scheduling and back up system
1 out of 5 stars
Emilio Francis Iv F.
They were late which made me late very unorganized
Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Jose, US to San Diego, CA, US by bus
What is the travel distance from San Jose to San Diego?
San Jose and San Diego are 417 miles (672 km) apart.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to San Diego?
The majority of buses traveling from San Jose to San Diego start their journey at Diridon Station and wind up at Mission Valley Sheraton. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.
What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?
Once in San Diego, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, Old Town, Balboa Park, San Diego Bay Waterfront and Cabrillo National Monument.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/23
$110
11/24
$125
Today
$130
11/26
$113
11/27
$110
11/28
$113
11/29
$113
11/30
$113
The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $110
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 $110 to $248 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 $110 which is on 2025-11-27.
Usually FlixBus, 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.
What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose, US to San Diego, CA, US?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $110
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
