There are 8 ways to get from San Jose State University to San Diego by tram, plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
best- Take the tram from Santa Clara Station to Metro/Airport Station
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SJC - SAN
3h 40m$102–240BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)OAK - SAN
4h 17m$62–241Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown StationSan Fran
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
10h 49m$86–96Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
15h 4m$138–182Drive 459.2 mi
- Drive from San Jose State University to San Diego459.2 mi
7h 44m$84–122Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SFO - SAN
4h 32m$68–362Bus via San Ysidro
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San YsidroSan Jose
12h 10m$94–140Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0831
12h 16m$72–197
San Jose State University to San Diego by foot, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose State University to San Diego is to bus and train which costs $85 - $100 and takes 10h 49m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose State University to San Diego is to tram and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $100 - $240.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose State University to San Diego. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.
The distance between San Jose State University and San Diego is 432 miles. The road distance is 461.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose State University to San Diego without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 49m and costs $85 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from San Jose State University to San Diego, including transfers.
San Jose State University to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose State University to San Diego is to train which takes 15h 4m and costs $130 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via San Ysidro, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 12h 10m.
San Jose State University to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose State University to San Diego is 462 miles. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from San Jose State University to San Diego.
What companies run services between San Jose State University, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from San Jose State University to San Diego via San Jose and Los Angeles in around 15h 4m. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidro twice daily. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 10h.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- Website
- vta.org
Tram from Santa Clara Station to Metro/Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.vta.org/
- Adult 19-64
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- admin@lowfarebus.com
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/hoangexpress/
- Website
- https://xedohoang.com/en
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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