Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Raleigh

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Next departures for San Diego to Raleigh on October 23
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound
Greyhound Bus Stop
Raleigh Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
5716 Hardy Ave
Raleigh Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Raleigh Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Raleigh Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound
Greyhound Bus Stop
Raleigh Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Raleigh

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Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 2 days, 16 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$193, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
2d 16hAverage Duration
3541 kmDistance
89kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average PriceUS$193 - US$417Average Duration2d 16h
89kg CO₂e
Train
Average PriceUS$534 - US$548Average Duration3d 2h
322kg CO₂e

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Raleigh: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$277
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 16h
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure6:45am
Distance3541 km
Latest bus departure7:35pm

San Diego to Raleigh Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - Raleigh

  1. How far is San Diego from Raleigh?

    The distance between San Diego and Raleigh is approximately 3539 km (2194 miles).

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

    Buses departing from Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego will take you to Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station in Raleigh.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Raleigh was searched and found on Oct 22, 2025 with a price of US$349

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Diego and Raleigh!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Diego to Raleigh, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Raleigh will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Diego to Raleigh, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

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