Bus Tickets from Austin, TX, US to San Diego, CA, US

Next bus departures

Next departures for Austin to San Diego on November 20
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Greyhound Bus StopFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
UCSD Health La Jolla StationNo tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin 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 1 day, 17 hours, and with fares starting at just $281, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1d 17hAverage Duration
1861 kmDistance
169kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$189 - $577Average Duration1d 21h
47kg CO₂e
Average Price$281 - $452Average Duration1d 17h
169kg CO₂e

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

  1. What is the distance between Austin and San Diego?

    Austin and San Diego are 1861 km (1154 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Austin to San Diego?

    Buses departing from Greyhound Station in Austin will take you to Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $203

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You can expect to pay from $203 to $380 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $350 which is on 2025-11-20.

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