There are 6 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Rosarito by plane, tram, car, bus, train (Amtrak), or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
3h 9m$1,383–8,442Fly from San Francisco International Airport, tram, drive
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
- Drive from San Ysidro Station to Rosaritocar
5h 14m$1,762–5,049Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus San Jose
12h 24m$1,630–2,155Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
17h 26m$2,972–6,512Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Rosarito791.8 km
8h 29mDrive 791.8 km
- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Rosaritocar 791.8 km
8h 29m$1,522–2,199
Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Rosarito is to drive which costs $1500 - $2200 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Rosarito is to fly and tram which takes 3h 9m and costs $1300 - $8500.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Rosarito. 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 24m.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Rosarito station. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Ysidro Station via San Jose, Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Rosarito is 731 km. The road distance is 791.8 km.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Rosarito without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 8h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Rosarito, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Rosarito bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Jose - King Rd station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Rosarito train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Rosarito is to bus which takes 12h 24m and costs $1600 - $2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2900 - $6500 and takes 17h 26m.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Rosarito, Mexico?
Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidro twice daily. Tickets cost $1,500–2,000 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Rosarito via Santa Clara Transit Center, Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and San Ysidro Station in around 17h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $900–5,500
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–6,500
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $800–4,900
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,200–8,500
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,000–4,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $800–4,900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $900–5,500
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,200
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
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
- $2,200–4,700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- 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
- $1,500–2,000
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Rosarito
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Rosarito bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Ysidro station.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Rosarito train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to Rosarito is 792 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Rosarito.
There are 545+ hotels available in Rosarito.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Rosarito. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.