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Bus Minneapolis to San Diego: Trip Overview

Bus Minneapolis to San Diego: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$182
Average bus trip duration2d 15h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure9:00 AM
Distance1528 miles (2463 km)
Latest bus departure8:50 PM

Minneapolis to San Diego Buses

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Minneapolis to San Diego from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to San Diego from Minneapolis, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures7
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures9:00AM - 8:50PM
Minimum Price$150
Average Ticket Price$182
Minimum Trip Duration2d10h
Average Bus Trip Duration2d15h
Distance1528 miles (2463 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Minneapolis - San Diego

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to San Diego without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

The travel time from Minneapolis to San Diego is about 2d 15h, although the fastest bus will take 2d 10h, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 1529 miles (2467 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Minneapolis and San Diego is 1529 miles (2467 km).

About 7 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses operating from Minneapolis to San Diego may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Minneapolis to San Diego by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates between 9:00 AM and 8:50 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Minneapolis to San Diego leave from Minneapolis International Airport and arrive at San Ysidro McDonald's. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Minneapolis to San Diego by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $150.

You can expect to pay around $182 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $150 and $411, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in San Diego, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Boat Tours in San Diego, Coronado, Torrey Pines Gliderport, SeaWorld San Diego and The Gaslamp Quarter.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Minneapolis to San Diego. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

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 Minneapolis and San Diego!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Minneapolis to San Diego, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Minneapolis to San Diego.

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

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

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Bus from San Diego to Minneapolis

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