CA → CA · about 430 miles
San Jose to Chula Vista bus schedule
Limousine Express, Greyhound and International Bus Lines run 35 direct buses a week from San Jose to Chula Vista. The fastest takes 11 hours 45 minutes; the first bus leaves at 12:35 AM and the last at 6:30 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 35
- Fastest trip
- 11h 45m
- First bus
- 12:35 AM
- Last bus
- 6:30 PM
28 of the 35 buses a week stop at Tijuana International Airport (TIJ).
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:35 AM | 12:20 PM | 11h 45m | Daily | San Jose Diridon Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 8:30 AM | 9:50 PM | 13h 20m | Daily | San Jose to CBX (Cross Border Xpress - Tijuana Airport) | Limousine Express Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 5:30 PM | 5:15 AM +1 day | 11h 45m | Daily | San Jose to CBX (Cross Border Xpress - Tijuana Airport) | International Bus Lines Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:30 PM | 6:15 AM +1 day | 11h 45m | Daily | San Jose to CBX (Cross Border Xpress - Tijuana Airport) | International Bus Lines Full timetable | No online booking link |
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Where to board in San Jose Where you get off in Chula Vista The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in San Jose
Where the bus stops in Chula Vista
Return trip: Chula Vista to San Jose
Questions
How long is the bus from San Jose to Chula Vista?
The fastest direct bus takes 11 hours 45 minutes; the typical trip is 11 hours 45 minutes.
What time is the first bus from San Jose to Chula Vista?
The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:30 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from San Jose to Chula Vista?
Limousine Express, Greyhound and International Bus Lines run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in San Jose?
Buses to Chula Vista leave from San Jose bus stop (2) and San Jose Diridon Station.
Does the bus from San Jose to Chula Vista stop at Tijuana International Airport?
Yes, 28 of the 35 a week: at CBX (Cross Border Xpress).