Bus Tickets from San Luis Obispo to San Diego (CA), US

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TomorrowJun 7
from US$72
SunJun 8
from US$69
MonJun 9
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TueJun 10
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WedJun 11
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ThuJun 12
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FriJun 13
from US$64
SatJun 14

Next departures to San Diego

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 7 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: June 8 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Santa Fe Depot
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 7 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: June 7 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Old Town San Diego
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 7 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: San Luis Obispo
    Arrival time: June 7 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 7 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: June 7 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Santa Fe Depot
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 7 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex
    Arrival time: June 7 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Santa Fe Depot
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to San Diego

Average PriceUS$45 - US$123Average Duration10h
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$65 - US$115Average Duration13h 48m
39kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 10 hours, and with fares starting at just US$45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
10hAverage Duration
US$45Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Luis Obispo to San Diego: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$89
Average Bus Trip Duration10h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure2:00pm
Distance424 km
Latest bus departure7:25pm

San Luis Obispo to San Diego Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Luis Obispo - San Diego (CA), US

  1. How long does it take to get to San Diego from San Luis Obispo by bus?

    The bus ride from San Luis Obispo to San Diego takes 10h, on average. The fastest bus on this trip will get to San Diego in 9h 20m

  2. What is the distance between San Luis Obispo and San Diego?

    San Luis Obispo and San Diego are 426 km (264 miles) apart.

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Luis Obispo to San Diego?

    Buses departing from AMTRAK Station in San Luis Obispo will take you to Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego.

  4. What is the cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to San Diego?

    Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from San Luis Obispo to San Diego. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$45, making this your best choice for this trip.

  5. How much is the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Diego?

    The bus from San Luis Obispo to San Diego will cost you US$89, on average.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
06-04
US$84
06-05
US$84
Today
US$54
06-07
US$68
06-08
US$68
06-09
US$68
06-10
US$68
06-11
US$68
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to San Diego was searched and found on Jun 6, 2025 with a price of US$54

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

You can expect to pay from US$54 to US$137 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to San Diego based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$68 which is on 2025-06-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Luis Obispo to San Diego.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Luis Obispo to San Diego.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Luis Obispo to San Diego.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Luis Obispo to San Diego while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from San Luis Obispo to San Diego?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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You can also go to San Diego by train

Train from San Luis Obispo to San Diego

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