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7 h 45 min
738 km.
from $40
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San Diego, United States of America → San Jose, United States of America

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Diego to San Jose

Composite routes from San Diego to San Jose

Cheapest
7 h 45 min
Car
738 km.
from $40
Fastest
1 h 24 min
Plane
Other
13 h 51 min
670 km.
from $177.07
3 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
670 km.
from $187.40
4 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
670 km.
from $129.90

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
Spirit Airlines
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United Airlines
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Frontier Airlines
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Alaska Airlines, Inc.
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Southwest Airlines
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Spirit Airlines
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1h 25m
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$47.20–$293.41
United Airlines
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1h 46m
Every day
$127.57–$472.00
Frontier Airlines
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1h 51m
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
$58.68–$293.41
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
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1h 34m
Every day
$89.30–$472.00
Southwest Airlines
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1h 31m
Every day
$114.81–$382.71
Train operators
Found: 3
Caltrain
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Amtrak
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BART
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Caltrain
Website
55 min
Every 30 minutes
$8.93–$11.48
+1 800-660-4287
+1 800-660-4287
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Amtrak
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2h 56m
Every 3 hours
$17.86–$102.05
+1 800-872-7245
+1 800-872-7245
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BART
Website
44 min
Every 15 minutes
$6.38–$8.93
+1-510-464-6000
+1-510-464-6000
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Bus operators
Found: 2
Greyhound USA
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Flixbus USA
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Greyhound USA
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9h 50m
Once daily
$36.99–$242.38
+1 214-849-8100
+1 214-849-8100
[email protected]
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Flixbus USA
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9h 50m
Once daily
$44.65–$153.08
+1 (855) 626-8585
+1 (855) 626-8585
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to San Jose is to night bus which costs $38.04 - $130.43 and takes 11h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Diego to San Jose is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $42.39 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct train between San Diego and San Jose?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to San Jose. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at San Jose via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.

How far is it from San Diego to San Jose?

The distance between San Diego and San Jose is 680 km. The road distance is 741.1 km.

How do I travel from San Diego to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 11h 2m and costs $31.52 - $206.52 .

How long does it take to get from San Diego to San Jose?

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from San Diego to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to San Jose train from?

San Diego to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train, bus or fly from San Diego to San Jose?

The best way to get from San Diego to San Jose is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $42.39 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $206.52 and takes 11h 2m, you could also train, which costs $59.78 - $239.13 and takes 13h 51m.

Where does the San Diego to San Jose train arrive?

San Diego to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from San Diego to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to San Jose is 741 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from San Diego to San Jose.

How do I get a train ticket from San Diego to San Jose?

Book your San Diego to San Jose train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 489+ hotels available in San Jose. Prices start at $76.96 per night.
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