How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to New York City?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to New York City start from $271. The average price for this route is around $509. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from San Diego to New York City?

The average bus travel time from San Diego to New York City is 3d 1h, covering a distance of 3910 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 19h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the San Diego to New York City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 68 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Diego to New York City?

The earliest bus departs from San Diego to New York City at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to New York City?

A bus trip from San Diego to New York City generates an estimated 98 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from San Diego to New York City?

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.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to New York City?

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Diego to New York City?

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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to New York City?

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.

Bus San Diego to New York City from $262 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Diego to New York City on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 9h	7:50am	Chinatown	Cheapest
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 1h	11:45pm	New York Port Authority	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 3h	1:40am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 2h	12:50am	GW Bridge	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	4d	11:30pm	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to New York City on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 22h	5:35pm	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 20h	4:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 23h	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 21h	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	3d 1h	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to New York City on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 22h	5:15pm	New York (Hudson Yards)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 20h	3:35pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 23h	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 21h	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	3d 1h	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to New York City on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	3d 4h	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 22h	3:35pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 23h	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	3d 3h	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 4:42 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 3 days, 1 hour 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $271, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

68bus per day

3d 1hAverage Duration

3910 kmDistance

98kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$271 - $1,354	Average Duration3d 1h	CO₂ emissions 98kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$402 - $4,745	Average Duration3d 1h	CO₂ emissions 356kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and New York City?

Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Stops in New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,611 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,470 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to New York City by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to New York City?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to New York City start from $271. The average price for this route is around $509. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Diego to New York City?
The average bus travel time from San Diego to New York City is 3d 1h, covering a distance of 3910 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 19h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the San Diego to New York City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 68 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Diego to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from San Diego to New York City at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to New York City?
A bus trip from San Diego to New York City generates an estimated 98 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Diego to New York City?
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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to New York City?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Diego to New York City?
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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to New York City?
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

$1,138

11-27

$555

Today

$703

11-29

No data

11-30

$629

12-01

$515

12-02

No data

12-03

$578

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to New York City was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $515

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

You can expect to pay from $515 to $1,165 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $515 which is on 2025-12-01.