Driving from San Jose to San Diego: Routes and Times

Primary Route (Coastal)

Distance: ~480 miles | Time: ~7.5 hours

1. I-280 South from San Jose
2. US-101 South to Salinas
3. CA-1 South to Morro Bay
4. CA-1 South to Santa Barbara
5. US-101 South to Los Angeles
6. I-5 South to Tijuana
7. CA-163 South to San Diego

Alternate Route (Inland)

1. I-280 South
2. I-5 South to Los Angeles
3. CA-1 South to Santa Barbara
4. US-101 South to Los Angeles
5. I-5 South to Tijuana
6. CA-163 South to San Diego