Bus from Richmond, VA, US to San Diego, CA, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Richmond to San Diego on December 10
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound + FlixBus
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Richmond
5716 Hardy AveNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Richmond
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Richmond
Balboa ParkNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Richmond
Downtown SD (Seaport)No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Richmond
UCSD Health La Jolla StationNo tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond 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 3 days, 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $458, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day
3d 1hAverage Duration
3628 kmDistance
91kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$458 - $1,160Average Duration3d 1h
91kg CO₂e
Average Price$1,053 - $1,054Average Duration3d 6h
330kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, 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 Richmond to San Diego?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Richmond to San Diego start from $458. The average price for this route is around $1,045. 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 Richmond to San Diego?

    The average bus travel time from Richmond to San Diego is 3d 1h, covering a distance of 3628 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 15h and is operated by Greyhound.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 31 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Richmond to San Diego at 4:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

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

    A bus trip from Richmond to San Diego generates an estimated 91 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 Richmond 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.

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

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

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

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Richmond 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.

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

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