Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
10 h 5 m
Average duration
10 h 30 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
671 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
Of the 18 buses that leave San Jose, CA for San Diego, CA on Tue, Jul 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 671 km distance in an average of 10 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 5 m .
On Tue, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 10 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a train costs an average of €77.
Distance: 416 miles (670 km)
Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
---|---|---|
€79 Average price Cheapest | €124 Average price | €135 Average price |
11h 16m Average total duration 10h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 38m Average total duration 13h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:40 AM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 15h00 | 10:40 PM San Diego, Hardy Ave / Campanile Mall Dr, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:40 AM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 14h40 | 10:20 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:55 AM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 10h20 | 6:15 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:55 AM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 10h55 | 6:50 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM San Jose, CA | 11h20 | 12:20 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:20 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 13h30 | 2:50 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:20 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 13h44 | 3:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:02 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 15h02 | 6:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:20 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 13h44 | 6:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:20 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 13h28 | 5:48 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:55 PM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 11h35 | 4:30 AM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 4:55 PM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 13h55 | 6:50 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:55 PM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) | 12h05 | 5:00 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:48 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 14h37 | 12:25 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2 transfers | |
Tuesday, July 15 | |||||
![]() | 12:15 AM San Jose, CA | 10h15 | 10:30 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 416 miles (670 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€33) |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 11h 20m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound buses will get you to San Diego, CA from San Jose, CA from $34 (€28). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
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