Bus from El Paso, US to San Diego, CA, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for El Paso to San Diego on December 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Los LimousinesBus
El Paso Bus Station
Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Station
Greyhound Bus StopFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Greyhound Station
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Station
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags
Los LimousinesBus
El Paso Bus Station
Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from El Paso to San Diego

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 21 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day
21h 45mAverage Duration
991 kmDistance
25kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$128 - $444Average Duration21h 45m
25kg CO₂e
Average Price$222 - $352Average Duration21h
92kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from El Paso, 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from El Paso to San Diego?

    The cheapest bus tickets from El Paso to San Diego start from $128. The average price for this route is around $199. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from El Paso to San Diego?

    The average bus travel time from El Paso to San Diego is 21h 45m, covering a distance of 991 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 45m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the El Paso to San Diego route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Los Limousines, Greyhound.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from El Paso to San Diego?

    The earliest bus departs from El Paso to San Diego at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:30pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from El Paso to San Diego?

    A bus trip from El Paso 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.

  6. What is the best bus company from El Paso to San Diego?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from El Paso to San Diego?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Los Limousines has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from El Paso to San Diego?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Greyhound, with a punctuality rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from El Paso to San Diego?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Los Limousines, with a cleanliness rating of 3.9 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
11-27
$150
11-28
$164
Today
$191
11-30
$191
12-01
$191
12-02
$191
12-03
$167
12-04
$166
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from El Paso, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $150

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

You can expect to pay from $150 to $365 for a bus ticket from El Paso, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $166 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually Greyhound, 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from El Paso, US to San Diego, CA, US?

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