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

Next departures

Next departures for Sacramento to San Diego on November 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Los Limousines
Sacramento Franklin Blvd
Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)Cheapest
Los Limousines
Sacramento Franklin Blvd
Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Sacramento Station
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Greyhound Sacramento Station
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Sacramento Station
UCSD Health La Jolla StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento 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 15 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
15h 45mAverage Duration
744 kmDistance
19kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$98 - $355Average Duration15h 45m
19kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$162 - $279Average Duration18h 16m
69kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sacramento, 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 Sacramento to San Diego?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Sacramento to San Diego start from $98. The average price for this route is around $135. 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 Sacramento to San Diego?

    The average bus travel time from Sacramento to San Diego is 15h 45m, covering a distance of 744 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 30m and is operated by Los Limousines.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus, Los Limousines.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Sacramento to San Diego at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:55pm.

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

    A bus trip from Sacramento to San Diego generates an estimated 19 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 Sacramento 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 5597 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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
11-26
$150
11-27
$312
Today
$150
11-29
$147
11-30
$148
12-01
$128
12-02
$128
12-03
$122
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $122

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

You can expect to pay from $122 to $378 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $122 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually FlixBus 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.

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