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Best price $ 24.61
Journey duration 11 h 34 min
Connections per day 5
First departure 20:40
Last departure 21:25
Distance 416.9 mi

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How much does it cost to get from San Diego, CA to San Jose, CA by bus?

The prices for bus tickets from San Diego, CA to San Jose, CA vary depending on a range of factors including how far in advance you're booking, your travel dates, and the type of transport you want to use. On certain routes, there may be different classes available, which will also affect the price. Booked in advance, the cheapest bus tickets from San Diego, CA to San Jose, CA will cost $ 24.61. The average bus ticket price is approximately $ 61.06. For the lowest prices, it is usually best to book as far in advance as possible and look out for low-cost options, such as non-refundable tickets or traveling outside of peak hours. Be aware that some providers do not offer refunds or changes on their lower priced tickets, so it is advised to check before completing your transaction.

Buses from San Diego, CA to San Jose, CA

Greyhound Greyhound 05:45 – 18:40 Greyhound Station – Diridon Station $ 54.46 12 h 55 min Direct
Greyhound Greyhound 20:05 – 06:25 Greyhound Station – Diridon Station $ 54.46 10 h 20 min Direct
Amtrak Amtrak 21:25 – 11:40 San Diego, CA – San Jose, CA $ 92.65 14 h 15 min 2 changes

How long does the journey from San Diego, CA to San Jose, CA take by bus?

The distance between San Diego, CA and San Jose, CA is around 416.9 mi. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 11 h 34 min. However, the fastest routes between San Diego, CA and San Jose, CA take 8 h 20 min. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.

What time are the departures from San Diego, CA to San Jose, CA?

In general, the first departure of the night will leave San Diego, CA at 20:40, and the last departure will leave at 21:25. However, it is important to remember that this is general information, and these journey times are not necessarily available every day. Timetables for each provider on the route from San Diego, CA to San Jose, CA can change from day to day or month to month. In particular, many providers offer different schedules on weekdays and weekends. Public holidays, local events, and seasonal timetables can also cause schedules to change.

How many journeys from San Diego, CA to San Jose, CA are there every day?

The route from San Diego, CA to San Jose, CA is served by providers including Greyhound, Tufesa, Flixbus and Amtrak. From this list of transport providers, there are up to 34 departures each day. However, this exact number will vary. On average, journeys depart from San Diego, CA 5 times per day. This number includes all the transport providers that serve the route. When traveling from San Diego, CA to San Jose, CA, you may choose to use an indirect route, involving connections. If you prefer not to do this, you will find an average of 4 direct journeys each day. However, indirect routes open up more possibilities for flexible travelers. On average, there are 1 journeys with one change or more each day. These numbers are all averages. They can slightly vary depending on the day of the week, the season of the year, local festivals, and other factors.