There are 7 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Diego by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
1h 28m$70–480Fly from San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
3h 30m$98–273Bus via San Ysidro
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus San Jose
12h 49m$98–140Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
16h 11m$306–478Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
13h 5m$80–128Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego463.1 mi
7h 53mDrive 463.1 mi
- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Diegocar 463.1 mi
7h 53m$85–123
San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Diego by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Diego is to bus which costs $80 - $130 and takes 13h 5m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Diego is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $70 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Diego. However, there are services departing from SJC Airport Terminal A and arriving at San Ysidro via Santa Clara Transit Center and San Jose - King Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Diego via San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and San Diego is 420 miles. The road distance is 465.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Diego without a car is to bus via San Ysidro which takes 12h 49m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN), including transfers and time at the airport.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Diego bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Jose - King Rd station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Diego is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $70 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus via San Ysidro, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 12h 49m, you could also train, which costs $300 - $480 and takes 16h 11m.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidro twice daily. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 10h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $90–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
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The quickest flight from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 28m.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Diego bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Ysidro station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Diego is 466 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to San Diego.
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport.
There are 2375+ hotels available in San Diego.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJC) and San Diego. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.