Rome2Rio

How to get fromOtay Mesa to San Joseby tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

Find Transport to San Jose

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Otay Mesa to San Jose by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Tram, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the tram from Iris Avenue Station to America Plaza Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    4h 1m
    $80–527

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 50m
    $72–145

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 43m
    $174–384

  4. Drive 474.3 mi

    1. Drive from Otay Mesa to San Josecar car 474.3 mi
    8h 7m
    $87–125

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4h 58m
    $90–296

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 14m
    $82–275

  7. Bus via King & Virginia

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    12h 39m
    $96–135

Otay Mesa to San Jose by bus and tram (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Otay Mesa to San Jose.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 440.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Otay Mesa, CA, USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Jose Diridon Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd to San Jose via Iris Avenue Transit Center, Iris Avenue Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, and Los Angeles in around 15h 43m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers