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Bus Ottawa to San Diego: Trip Overview

Bus Ottawa to San Diego: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$301
Average bus trip duration3d 11h
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure8:00 AM
Distance2352 miles (3792 km)
Latest bus departure11:59 PM

Ottawa to San Diego Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Ottawa - San Diego

The bus is the best choice to get to San Diego without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

The travel time from Ottawa to San Diego is about 3d 11h, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 3d 8h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 2358 miles (3802 km) that separate the two cities.

About 2358 miles (3802 km) separate Ottawa and San Diego.

If you're headed to San Diego from Ottawa, chances are that your bus will leave from VIA Rail Station and arrive at San Ysidro McDonald's. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. $253 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to San Diego from Ottawa.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Ottawa to San Diego is $301. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $253 and $353, 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 San Diego Bay Waterfront, La Jolla Cove, Balboa Park, The Gaslamp Quarter and Cabrillo National Monument.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Ottawa 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

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Ottawa to San Diego but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Ottawa to San Diego, 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 Ottawa to San Diego will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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.

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Bus from San Diego to Ottawa

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