What is the distance between Tucson and San Jose?

The distance between the two cities is 711 miles (1147 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tucson to San Jose?

If you're headed to San Jose from Tucson, chances are that your bus will depart from Greyhound Station and arrive at Santiago Express San Jose. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

Once in San Jose, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Japanese Friendship Garden, Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, San Jose Betsuin Buddhist Church, San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art and Almaden Quicksilver County Park.

Bus Tucson to San Jose from $95 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tucson to San Jose on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00pm	S 12th Ave	18h 15m	4:15pm	Santiago Express San Jose	Cheapest
	Bus	12:45pm	Greyhound Station	17h 40m	5:25am	Diridon Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:40am	U of A	20h 50m	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags
	Bus	8:00am	Greyhound Station	21h 30m	4:30am	Diridon Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	S 12th Ave	18h 45m	4:45pm	San Jose, Ca. Fronteras	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Jose. The journey takes about 19 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $109, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

19h 30mAverage Duration

712 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$109 - $313	Average Duration19h 30m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$166 - $879	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
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B
S 12th Ave
5550 S 12th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706, USA
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C
Arco - 802 W Speedway Blvd
802 W Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA
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Stops in San Jose

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

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Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Since 1994, Tufesa has been offering comfortable, safe, and affordable bus travel in the United States (California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Texas) and Mexico (Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Guadalajara). Tufesa buses are equipped with comfortable reclining seats, power outlets, bathrooms, and WiFi (only in Mexico). Tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to 1 hour before travel time for a small fee. The company accepts e-tickets, so you don't have to worry about printing your boarding pass. With over 3 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

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

What is the distance between Tucson and San Jose?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tucson to San Jose?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Jose?

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The cheapest trip from Tucson to San Jose, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $95

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 $95 to $271 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 $95 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.