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The cheapest and fastest buses from San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA

Showing times and prices for Jul 15

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast buses

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.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:40AM15h45
San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)
04:25PMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
$741One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:55AM11h35
San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)
09:30PMSan Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA
$761One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
09:55AM13h55
San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)
11:50PMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
$761One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:55AM12h05
San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)
10:00PMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
$911One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
11:10PM10h55
San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)
10:05AMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
$941One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA

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)

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€79

Average price

Cheapest

€124

Average price

€135

Average price

11h 16m

Average total duration

10h 46m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 27m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

13h 38m

Average total duration

13h 8m

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30m

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0.7 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

2.0 - 4.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA bus times

Showing buses for today, Monday, July 14
Last updated at 5:40 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
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meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:40 AM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)
15h00
10:40 PM San Diego, Hardy Ave / Campanile Mall Dr, CA1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:40 AM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)
14h40
10:20 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA1 transfer
greyhound7:55 AM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)
10h20
6:15 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA0 transfersDirect
greyhound7:55 AM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)
10h55
6:50 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center0 transfersDirect
ams_infobus01:00 PM San Jose, CA
11h20
12:20 AM San Diego, CA0 transfersDirect
amtrak4784 AMTRAK · 784 Pacific Surfliner1:20 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
13h30
2:50 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA1 transfer
amtrak4784 AMTRAK · 784 Pacific Surfliner1:20 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
13h44
3:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA1 transfer
amtrak523 Capitol Corridor · 4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner3:02 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA
15h02
6:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA2 transfers
amtrak4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner4:20 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
13h44
6:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA1 transfer
amtrak4790 AMTRAK · 790 Pacific Surfliner4:20 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA
13h28
5:48 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus4:55 PM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)
11h35
4:30 AM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhound4:55 PM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)
13h55
6:50 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus4:55 PM San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)
12h05
5:00 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center1 transfer
amtrak541 Capitol Corridor · 6241 AMTRAK · 5818 AMTRAK9:48 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA
14h37
12:25 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA2 transfers
Tuesday, July 15
ams_infobus012:15 AM San Jose, CA
10h15
10:30 AM San Diego, CA0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA

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Buses from San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA run on average 22 times per day, taking around 10h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€33) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound from San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA

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.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA bus information with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 13 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: $88

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Popular bus stations from San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA

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The major bus station for departures in San Jose is San Jose, West San Carlos Street (Montgomery Theater). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at San Jose, West San Carlos Street (Montgomery Theater) for your trip from San Jose to San Diego.
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San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)
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The major bus station for arrivals in San Diego is San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park) for your trip to San Diego from San Jose.
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San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District)
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