Bus Tickets from Los Angeles, US to San Diego, CA, US

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to San Diego on November 13
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakBus
UCLA
Santa Fe DepotCheapest
Los LimousinesBus
4287 E Olympic Blvd.
Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)Fastest
FlixBusBus
Los Angeles Union Station
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Los Angeles Union Station
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
Los LimousinesBus
Los Angeles Bus Station
Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)No tags
FlixBusBus
Los Angeles Union Station
UCSD Health La Jolla StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Los Angeles Union Station
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Los Angeles 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 2 hours 54 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33train per day
2h 54mAverage Duration
179 kmDistance
16kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$34 - $137Average Duration4h
5kg CO₂e
Average Price$54 - $224Average Duration2h 54m
16kg CO₂e
Shuttle
Average Price$88 - $101Average Duration2h 35m
5kg CO₂e

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

  1. What is the distance between Los Angeles and San Diego?

    The distance between Los Angeles and San Diego is around 180 km (112 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at UCLA, in Los Angeles, and end it at Mission Valley Sheraton, in San Diego.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-10
$41
11-11
$55
Today
$41
11-13
$33
11-14
$36
11-15
$33
11-16
$36
11-17
$31
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $31

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

You can expect to pay from $31 to $77 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-17.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles, US to San Diego, CA, US?

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