How much is the bus ticket from Albuquerque to San Diego?

The cheapest bus tickets from Albuquerque to San Diego start from $181. The average price for this route is around $291. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Albuquerque to San Diego?

The average bus travel time from Albuquerque to San Diego is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1007 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 55m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Albuquerque to San Diego route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Los Limousines , Greyhound , Amtrak .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Albuquerque to San Diego?

The earliest bus departs from Albuquerque to San Diego at 2:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Albuquerque to San Diego?

A bus trip from Albuquerque to San Diego generates an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Albuquerque to San Diego?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Albuquerque to San Diego?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Albuquerque to San Diego?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Albuquerque to San Diego?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Albuquerque to San Diego from $154 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Albuquerque to San Diego on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 2h	12:00pm	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	19h 45m	5:35pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	20h 20m	6:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	19h 55m	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	11:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 4h	2:00pm	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	No tags

Next departures for Albuquerque to San Diego on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	19h 45m	5:35pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 10h	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 7h	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	2:30am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 1h	3:00am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	20h 20m	6:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags

Next departures for Albuquerque to San Diego on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 7h	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	19h 45m	5:35pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	20h 20m	6:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	19h 55m	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	2:30am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 1h	3:00am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	No tags

Next departures for Albuquerque to San Diego on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 7h	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	19h 45m	5:35pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 10h	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 2h	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	2:30am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 1h	3:00am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	No tags

Next departures for Albuquerque to San Diego on December 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 10h	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	19h 45m	5:35pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	20h 20m	6:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 7h	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	2:30am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 1h	3:00am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:19 PM MST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Albuquerque to San Diego

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 22 hours 19 minutes, and with fares starting at just $157, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

22h 19mAverage Duration

1006 kmDistance

92kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$181 - $525	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$157 - $792	Average Duration22h 19m	CO₂ emissions 92kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Albuquerque and San Diego?

Stops in Albuquerque

A
Amtrak Station
320 1st St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
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Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Compare bus companies

Los Limousines

3.5/5277 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,430 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,641 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Albuquerque, US to San Diego, CA, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Albuquerque to San Diego?
The cheapest bus tickets from Albuquerque to San Diego start from $181. The average price for this route is around $291. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Albuquerque to San Diego?
The average bus travel time from Albuquerque to San Diego is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1007 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 55m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Albuquerque to San Diego route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Los Limousines, Greyhound, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Albuquerque to San Diego?
The earliest bus departs from Albuquerque to San Diego at 2:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Albuquerque to San Diego?
A bus trip from Albuquerque to San Diego generates an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Albuquerque to San Diego?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Albuquerque to San Diego?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Albuquerque to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Albuquerque to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-11

$265

12-12

$267

Today

$269

12-14

$218

12-15

$220

12-16

No data

12-17

$191

12-18

No data

The cheapest trip from Albuquerque, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Dec 17, 2025 with a price of $191

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Albuquerque, US to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $191 to $403 for a bus ticket from Albuquerque, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $191 which is on 2025-12-17.

Usually Los Limousines will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.