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Tomorrow26 Jul
from US$85
Sun27 Jul
from US$85
Mon28 Jul
from US$85
Tue29 Jul
from US$85
Wed30 Jul
from US$85
Thu31 Jul
from US$85
Fri1 Aug
from US$85
Sat2 Aug
from US$85

Next departures to Sacramento

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 26 July at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: 27 July at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Sacramento Valley Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 26 July at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)
    Arrival time: 26 July at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Sacramento Franklin Blvd
    Operated by: Los LimousinesLos Limousines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 July at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: 27 July at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Greyhound Sacramento Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 July at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: 26 July at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Greyhound Sacramento Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 26 July at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)
    Arrival time: 26 July at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Sacramento Franklin Blvd
    Operated by: Los LimousinesLos Limousines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Sacramento

Bus
Average priceUS$65 - US$197Average duration13h 30m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$102 - US$172Average duration17h 9m
69kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to Sacramento

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
13h 30mAverage duration
US$65Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket priceUS$101
Average bus trip duration13h 30m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure02:00
Distance483 miles
Latest bus departure19:35

San Diego to Sacramento Bus

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

  1. What's the distance between San Diego and Sacramento by coach?

    The distance between San Diego and Sacramento by coach is approximately 473 miles (762 km).

  2. How can I travel from San Diego to Sacramento avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
23/07
US$80
24/07
US$80
Today
US$104
26/07
US$80
27/07
US$80
28/07
US$80
29/07
US$80
30/07
US$80
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on 23 Jul 2025 with a price of US$80

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 Sacramento, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$80 to US$197 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$80, which is on 2025-07-26.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Diego to Sacramento.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 Diego to Sacramento.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Sacramento will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

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

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.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to San Diego, CA, US by bus?

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Train from San Diego, CA, US to Sacramento, US

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