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Tijuana to San Jose Coach Timetable

Coach from Tijuana to San Jose: Journey Information

There are 2 intercity coaches per day from Tijuana to San Jose. Traveling by coach from Tijuana to San Jose usually takes around 13 hours and 31 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 12 hours and 35 minutes.

Distance432 mi (695 km)
Shortest duration12h 35m
Cheapest price£58.96
Most frequent serviceGreyhound
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What coach companies travel from Tijuana to San Jose?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Tijuana to San Jose. Greyhound is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Greyhound213h 32m£112.16
  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 2 bus trips from Tijuana to San Jose every day, with the average journey taking around 13 hours and 32 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to San Jose usually start from £59.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Tijuana to San Jose

The coach takes an average of 13 hours and 31 minutes to cover the 432 miles from Tijuana to San Jose. However, the fastest coach only takes 12 hours and 35 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to San Jose at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.

The first coach leaves at 15:00 and the last coach leaves at 17:00. To see the times for all coaches from Tijuana to San Jose, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are usually only 2 coaches per day from Tijuana to San Jose. However, neither coach offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer coaches during the trip.

City Information

San Jose

San Jose, CA - SJC-0

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San Jose, CA - SJC-1

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San Jose is located in the heart of the world-famous Silicon Valley in California’s Bay Area. It is the largest city in Northern California and, as such, it is the area’s cultural, political and financial center.

While you’re in San Jose, make sure to check out the city’s various museums. Since you’re in the world’s foremost technology hub, the Tech Museum of Innovation is a must-visit. And since you’re on the West Coast, you should stop by the San Jose Museum of Art that features the largest permanent collection of works from West Coast artists.

Thanks to its mild California climate, San Jose is one of the best cities in the U.S. for outdoor activities, and due to its largely younger-leaning population, it offers quite the vibrant nightlife. In fact, San Jose is among the biggest party hubs in America.

San Jose is served by various bus carriers and has several Amtrak stops within its vicinity. In addition, the city’s airport is located right near the downtown area, which makes travel to and from San Jose a breeze.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Tijuana?

Main departure station: Tijuana (Central)

Tijuana has two coach stations with service to San Jose.

All coach stations in Tijuana:

  • Tijuana (Central)

  • Tijuana Airport

Where does the coach arrive in San Jose?

Main arrival station: Diridon Station

All coaches from Tijuana arrive at one main station in San Jose.

Coach stations in San Jose:

  • Diridon Station

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