There are 6 ways to get from Rosarito to San Jose by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SAN - SJC
4h 14m$80–527Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SAN - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
5h 6m$70–336Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
10h 47m$88–144Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
15h 54m$305–489Drive 487.3 mi
- Drive from Rosarito to San Josecar 487.3 mi
8h 24m$89–129Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SAN - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 32m$77–245
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rosarito to San Jose is to bus which costs $85 - $150 and takes 10h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Rosarito to San Jose is to tram and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $80 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Rosarito to San Jose station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bus Terminal and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Rosarito station to San Jose. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at San Jose via San Diego and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 54m.
The distance between Rosarito and San Jose is 457 miles. The road distance is 490.1 miles.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Rosarito to San Jose, including transfers.
Rosarito to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
Rosarito to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Rosarito to San Jose is to bus which takes 10h 47m and costs $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $490 and takes 15h 54m.
Rosarito to San Jose bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
What companies run services between Rosarito, Mexico and San Jose, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rosarito to San Jose via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, and Los Angeles in around 15h 54m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–190
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–360
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Rosarito to San Jose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rosarito to San Jose is 490 miles. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Rosarito to San Jose.
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