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What is the best way to travel from San Jose, CA to San Diego?

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Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
10h 30m
£35
£58
13
Flight
1h 25m
£23
£183
47

What is the cheapest way to reach San Diego from San Jose, CA?

You can reach San Diego with just £23 by taking a Flight from Alaska Airlines, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Monday
from £53
Tuesday
from £45
Wednesday
from £43
Thursday
from £35
Friday
from £49
Saturday
from £54
Sunday
from £23

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    13h 20m
    0
    09:25
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    22:45
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £53
  • Tufesa International
    11h 35m
    0
    06:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Tufesa International
    10h 30m
    0
    17:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    03:30
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Tufesa International
    11h 20m
    0
    06:15
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Skyscanner
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £131
  • Skyscanner
    1h 31m
    0
    10:29
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    12:00
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £131
  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    12:46
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    14:11
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £131
  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    14:59
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    16:24
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £131
  • Skyscanner
    1h 30m
    0
    17:45
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    19:15
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £131
  • Volaris
    32h 23m
    0
    16:28
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    00:51
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £159

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    09:25
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • FlixBus
    12h 50m
    0
    09:25
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    22:15
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • Tufesa International
    11h 35m
    0
    06:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Tufesa International
    10h 30m
    0
    17:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    03:30
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Greyhound US
    10h 50m
    0
    00:55
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    11:45
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £68
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £201
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    12:46
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    14:11
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £201
  • Skyscanner
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £203
  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    12:46
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    14:11
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £203
  • United Airlines
    6h 24m
    0
    08:40
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    15:04
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £208
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    29h 2m
    0
    14:18
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    19:20
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £247

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    09:25
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £43
  • FlixBus
    12h 50m
    0
    09:25
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    22:15
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £43
  • Greyhound US
    10h 50m
    0
    00:55
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    11:45
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £57
  • Tufesa International
    11h 35m
    0
    06:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Volaris
    14h 1m
    0
    16:28
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    06:29
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £109
  • Volaris
    10h 29m
    0
    11:30
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    21:59
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £117
  • Volaris
    10h 7m
    0
    13:12
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    23:19
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £117
  • Volaris
    8h 20m
    0
    16:28
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    00:48
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £117
  • Volaris
    8h 37m
    0
    11:30
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    20:07
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £128
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £201

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    09:25
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    12h 50m
    0
    09:25
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    22:15
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • Tufesa International
    11h 35m
    0
    06:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Tufesa International
    10h 30m
    0
    17:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    03:30
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Greyhound US
    10h 50m
    0
    00:55
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    11:45
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £70
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Volaris
    8h 37m
    0
    11:30
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    20:07
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £135
  • Frontier Airlines
    20h 52m
    0
    12:34
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    09:26
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £144
  • Skyscanner
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £171
  • Volaris
    8h 55m
    0
    11:30
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    20:25
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £174
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £201
  • United Airlines
    6h 24m
    0
    08:40
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    15:04
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £208

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    18h 15m
    0
    05:35
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £49
  • Greyhound US
    18h 50m
    0
    05:35
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    00:25
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £62
  • Tufesa International
    11h 35m
    0
    06:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Tufesa International
    10h 30m
    0
    17:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    03:30
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Skyscanner
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £147
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £158
  • Frontier Airlines
    11h 39m
    0
    09:35
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    21:14
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £167
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £168
  • United Airlines
    6h 24m
    0
    08:40
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    15:04
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £208

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    18h 15m
    0
    05:35
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £54
  • Tufesa International
    11h 35m
    0
    06:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Tufesa International
    10h 30m
    0
    17:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    03:30
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Tufesa International
    11h 20m
    0
    06:15
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Skyscanner
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £147
  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    12:46
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    14:11
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £147
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £159
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    12:46
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    14:11
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £159
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    17:45
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    19:15
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £165
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    10h 30m
    0
    14:18
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    00:48
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £218

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    12:46
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    14:11
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £23
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    12:46
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    14:11
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £54
  • Frontier Airlines
    19h 47m
    0
    13:04
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:51
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £99
  • Volaris
    14h 1m
    0
    16:28
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    06:29
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £113
  • United Airlines
    6h 24m
    0
    08:40
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    15:04
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £140
  • Volaris
    10h 29m
    0
    11:30
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    21:59
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £145
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    18h 15m
    0
    05:35
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £43
  • Greyhound US
    18h 50m
    0
    05:35
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    00:25
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £54
  • Tufesa International
    11h 35m
    0
    06:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Tufesa International
    10h 30m
    0
    17:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    03:30
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Tufesa International
    11h 20m
    0
    06:15
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66

What are the fastest trips from San Jose, CA to San Diego?

You can get to San Diego from San Jose, CA in just 1h 25m with a Flight from Skyscanner. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Monday
from 1h 25m
Tuesday
from 1h 25m
Wednesday
from 1h 25m
Thursday
from 1h 27m
Friday
from 1h 27m
Saturday
from 1h 25m
Sunday
from 1h 25m

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    12:46
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    14:11
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £131
  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    14:59
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    16:24
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £131
  • Skyscanner
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £131
  • Skyscanner
    1h 30m
    0
    17:45
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    19:15
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £131
  • Skyscanner
    1h 31m
    0
    10:29
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    12:00
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £131
  • Aeroméxico
    14h 49m
    0
    09:15
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    00:04
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Aeroméxico
    Economy
    from £435
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • Tufesa International
    10h 30m
    0
    17:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    03:30
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Tufesa International
    11h 20m
    0
    06:15
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Tufesa International
    11h 35m
    0
    06:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • FlixBus
    13h 20m
    0
    09:25
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    22:45
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £53

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    12:46
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    14:11
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £201
  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    12:46
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    14:11
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £203
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £201
  • Skyscanner
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £203
  • United Airlines
    6h 24m
    0
    08:40
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    15:04
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £208
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    10h 30m
    0
    14:18
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    00:48
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £248
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Tufesa International
    10h 30m
    0
    17:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    03:30
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Greyhound US
    10h 50m
    0
    00:55
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    11:45
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £68
  • Tufesa International
    11h 35m
    0
    06:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • FlixBus
    12h 50m
    0
    09:25
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    22:15
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    09:25
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    12:46
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    14:11
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £201
  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    12:46
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    14:11
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £203
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £201
  • Skyscanner
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £203
  • United Airlines
    6h 24m
    0
    08:40
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    15:04
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £208
  • Volaris
    8h 20m
    0
    16:28
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    00:48
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £117
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    10h 50m
    0
    00:55
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    11:45
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £57
  • Tufesa International
    11h 35m
    0
    06:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • FlixBus
    12h 50m
    0
    09:25
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    22:15
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £43
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    09:25
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £43

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Skyscanner
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £171
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £201
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £213
  • United Airlines
    6h 24m
    0
    08:40
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    15:04
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £208
  • Volaris
    8h 37m
    0
    11:30
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    20:07
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £135
  • Volaris
    8h 55m
    0
    11:30
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    20:25
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £174
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Tufesa International
    10h 30m
    0
    17:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    03:30
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Greyhound US
    10h 50m
    0
    00:55
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    11:45
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £70
  • Tufesa International
    11h 35m
    0
    06:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • FlixBus
    12h 50m
    0
    09:25
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    22:15
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    09:25
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Skyscanner
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £147
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £158
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £168
  • United Airlines
    6h 24m
    0
    08:40
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    15:04
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £208
  • Frontier Airlines
    11h 39m
    0
    09:35
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    21:14
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £167
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Tufesa International
    10h 30m
    0
    17:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    03:30
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Tufesa International
    11h 35m
    0
    06:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Greyhound US
    18h 15m
    0
    05:35
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £49
  • Greyhound US
    18h 50m
    0
    05:35
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    00:25
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £62

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Skyscanner
    1h 25m
    0
    12:46
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    14:11
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £147
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    12:46
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    14:11
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £159
  • Skyscanner
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £147
  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £159
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    1h 30m
    0
    17:45
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    19:15
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £165
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    10h 30m
    0
    14:18
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    00:48
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £218
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Tufesa International
    10h 30m
    0
    17:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    03:30
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Tufesa International
    11h 20m
    0
    06:15
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Tufesa International
    11h 35m
    0
    06:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Greyhound US
    18h 15m
    0
    05:35
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £54

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Alaska Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    12:46
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    14:11
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £23
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    1h 25m
    0
    12:46
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    14:11
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £54
  • Skyscanner
    1h 27m
    0
    07:00
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    08:27
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £159
  • United Airlines
    6h 24m
    0
    08:40
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    15:04
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £140
  • Volaris
    10h 29m
    0
    11:30
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    21:59
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £145
  • Volaris
    14h 1m
    0
    16:28
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport
    06:29
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £113
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Tufesa International
    10h 30m
    0
    17:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    03:30
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Tufesa International
    11h 20m
    0
    06:15
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Tufesa International
    11h 35m
    0
    06:00
    San Jose, CA
    McLaughlin & William Bus Stop
    17:35
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Tufesa International
    Economy
    £66
  • Greyhound US
    18h 15m
    0
    05:35
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    23:50
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £43
  • Greyhound US
    18h 50m
    0
    05:35
    San Jose, CA
    Bus Stop
    00:25
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £54
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from San Jose, CA to San Diego

What are the most popular stations in San Jose, CA and San Diego?

In San Jose, CA, you will usually depart from Bus Stop, McLaughlin & William Bus Stop or Eastridge Shopping Center, while in San Diego you will be arriving at San Ysidro Transit Center, University Av & Bancroft St Coach Stop or Old Town Transit Center, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to San Diego from San Jose, CA? With 14 connections between 3 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between San Jose, CA and San Diego, you can pay as low as £23 with a Flight from Alaska Airlines.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Skyscanner: you will get to San Diego in just 1h 25m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting San Jose, CA and San Diego are Hawaiian Airlines, Tufesa International and Skyscanner, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in San Jose, CA and San Diego is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport or to San Diego Airport, and look at flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport, and landing at Tijuana Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from San Jose, CA to San Diego?

The most popular companies between San Jose, CA and San Diego, are Hawaiian Airlines, Tufesa International and Skyscanner. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Tufesa International, Greyhound US and FlixBus

Airlines: Hawaiian Airlines, Skyscanner, Alaska Airlines and 4 more.

All you need to know when you travel from San Jose, CA to San Diego

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from San Jose, CA to San Diego. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from San Jose, CA to San Diego

How can I reach San Diego from San Jose, CA?

Every day, there are on average 14 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to San Diego from San Jose, CA.

How far is San Diego from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose, CA and San Diego is 670.3 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between San Jose, CA and San Diego?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 18 kgs of CO2, a train 23 kgs, a car 114 kgs, and a flight 165 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from San Jose, CA to San Diego?

You can get to San Diego with just £23 by taking a Flight from Alaska Airlines.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose, CA to San Diego?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to San Diego in just 1h 25m with a Flight from Skyscanner.

More routes to San Jose, CA and to San Diego

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to San Jose, CA and to San Diego. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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