Bus and Coach from San Jose, CA to San Diego: Compare all prices

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Jose, CA to San Diego from various bus operators like Tufesa International, FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

tomorrow

£60

Saturday

£78

Sunday

£39

Monday

£38

Tuesday

£68

Wednesday

£50

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	18h 15m	05:35	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	23:50	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	£60	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 05/12/2025 05:35:00 to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
Tufesa International	11h 35m	06:00	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	17:35	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	£67	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 05/12/2025 06:00:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Tufesa International	10h 30m	17:00	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	03:30	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	£67	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 05/12/2025 17:00:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Tufesa International	11h 20m	06:15	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	17:35	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	£67	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 05/12/2025 06:15:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 05/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
Greyhound US	18h 50m	05:35	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	00:25	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	£72	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 05/12/2025 05:35:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from San Jose, CA to San Diego via Los Angeles, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  12h 50m
  
  0
  
  09:25
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  15:30
  
  Los Angeles
  Hilton Garden Inn
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £35
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 06/12/2025 09:25:00 to Hilton Garden Inn, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
- Busbud
  
  3h 45m
  
  0
  
  18:30
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  22:15
  
  San Diego
  Seaport Village
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £18
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 06/12/2025 18:30:00 to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	18h 15m	05:35	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	23:50	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center		Economy	£78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 06/12/2025 05:35:00 to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
	Greyhound US	10h 50m	00:55	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:45	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center		Economy	£137	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 06/12/2025 00:55:00 to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £137 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from San Jose, CA to San Diego via Los Angeles, you can save more than £25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  12h 50m
  
  0
  
  09:25
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  15:30
  
  Los Angeles
  Hilton Garden Inn
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £35
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 06/12/2025 09:25:00 to Hilton Garden Inn, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
- Busbud
  
  3h 45m
  
  0
  
  18:30
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  22:15
  
  San Diego
  Seaport Village
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £18
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 06/12/2025 18:30:00 to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 06/12/2025 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save £25

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 30m	00:40	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	14:10	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	£39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 07/12/2025 00:40:00 to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
FlixBus	14h 25m	09:25	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	23:50	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	£39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 07/12/2025 09:25:00 to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Greyhound US	10h 50m	00:55	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:45	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	£48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 07/12/2025 00:55:00 to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Tufesa International	11h 35m	06:00	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	17:35	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	£68	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 07/12/2025 06:00:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 07/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Tufesa International	10h 30m	17:00	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	03:30	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	£68	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 07/12/2025 17:00:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 25m	09:25	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	23:50	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	£38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 08/12/2025 09:25:00 to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	12h 50m	09:25	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	22:15	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	£38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 08/12/2025 09:25:00 to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
FlixBus	12h 20m	09:25	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	21:45	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	£38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 08/12/2025 09:25:00 to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
Greyhound US	10h 50m	00:55	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:45	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	£90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 08/12/2025 00:55:00 to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £90 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Tufesa International	11h 35m	06:00	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	17:35	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	£68	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 09/12/2025 06:00:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Tufesa International	10h 30m	17:00	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	03:30	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	£68	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 09/12/2025 17:00:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Tufesa International	11h 20m	06:15	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	17:35	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	£68	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 09/12/2025 06:15:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 09/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
Tufesa International	10h 0m	17:30	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	03:30	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	£68	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 09/12/2025 17:30:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from San Jose, CA to San Diego via Los Angeles, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  12h 50m
  
  0
  
  09:25
  
  San Jose, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  17:05
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £34
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 08/12/2025 09:25:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
- Busbud
  
  3h 45m
  
  0
  
  18:30
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  22:15
  
  San Diego
  Seaport Village
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £16
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 08/12/2025 18:30:00 to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 08/12/2025 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 20m	09:25	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	22:45	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	£50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 10/12/2025 09:25:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
FlixBus	14h 25m	09:25	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	23:50	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	£54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 10/12/2025 09:25:00 to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Tufesa International	11h 35m	06:00	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	17:35	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	£68	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 10/12/2025 06:00:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Tufesa International	10h 30m	17:00	San Jose, CA	McLaughlin & William Bus Stop	03:30	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	£68	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from McLaughlin & William Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 10/12/2025 17:00:00 to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 11/12/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Greyhound US	10h 50m	00:55	San Jose, CA	Bus Stop	11:45	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	£80	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, San Jose, CA (USA) at 10/12/2025 00:55:00 to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 10/12/2025 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from San Jose, CA to San Diego is £38 on 08/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Jose, CA and San Diego

See here how frequent the connections between San Jose, CA and San Diego are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily coaches from San Jose, CA to San Diego. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between San Jose, CA and San Diego.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 17 coaches from San Jose, CA to San Diego, while Evening sees the fewest connections between San Jose, CA and San Diego, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from San Jose, CA to San Diego

Compare all providers like Tufesa International, FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 6 times every day by bus from San Jose, CA to San Diego in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Jose, CA to San Diego starting from £38!

Cheapest Bus	£38
Fastest Bus	10h 0m
Earliest Coach	00:55
Latest Coach	17:30
Daily Bus Connections	6 Ø
Distance	670.3 km
Coach Companies	Tufesa International, FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest coach connections from San Jose, CA to San Diego

Every day, 6 buses from 3 coach companies leave San Jose, CA for San Diego: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£60

Saturday 06/12

£78

Sunday 07/12

£68

Monday 08/12

£38

Tuesday 09/12

£68

Wednesday 10/12

£68

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

£68

Saturday 13/12

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

£45

Thursday 18/12

£67

Friday 19/12

£67

Saturday 20/12

£65

Sunday 21/12

£67

Monday 22/12

£69

Tuesday 23/12

£67

Wednesday 24/12

£67

Thursday 25/12

£56

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from San Jose, CA to San Diego

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Jose, CA to San Diego, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £38, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from San Jose, CA to San Diego. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £65.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Jose, CA to San Diego, with £38. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £67.

How to save money travelling from San Jose, CA to San Diego

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Jose, CA to San Diego in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Jose, CA to San Diego, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from San Jose, CA to San Diego are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Jose, CA and San Diego

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in San Jose, CA and San Diego.

Tamien

East side pickup area

Diridon Station

Cahill St 65

King & Virginia

Eastridge Shopping Center

Eastridge Loop 2200

Bus Stop

Old Town Transit Center

Congress Street 2727

San Ysidro Transit Center

E San Ysidro Blvd 723

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Seaport Village

W Harbor Dr 789

La Jolla Village

Hyatt Regency

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from San Jose, CA to San Diego? Compare all modes of transports from San Jose, CA to San Diego.

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Jose, CA to San Diego

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from San Jose, CA to San Diego? Or which bus companies serve the route San Jose, CA to San Diego? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Jose, CA to San Diego bus

How much does a San Jose, CA - San Diego coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the San Jose, CA - San Diego bus trip is available from £38 and takes 12h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Jose, CA to San Diego?

The connection San Jose, CA to San Diego is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £38 to £137. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the San Jose, CA - San Diego route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from San Jose, CA to San Diego is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to San Diego from San Jose, CA take?

The quickest coach from San Jose, CA to San Diego is provided by Tufesa International and takes 10h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £67. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Jose, CA to San Diego?

The earliest bus to San Diego departs from San Jose, CA at 00:55. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from San Jose, CA to San Diego?

The latest bus to San Diego departs from San Jose, CA at 17:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the San Jose, CA - San Diego route?

Passengers looking to travel from San Jose, CA to San Diego can travel with Tufesa International, FlixBus and Greyhound US. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose, CA and San Diego?

You can check all the direct connections between San Jose, CA and San Diego by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Tufesa International, FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the bus to San Diego from San Jose, CA?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the San Jose, CA San Diego bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Jose, CA San Diego bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Jose, CA to San Diego on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Jose, CA to San Diego

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to San Jose, CA and to San Diego

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Jose, CA and to San Diego. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!