Find coaches from San Francisco, US to San Diego, CA, US

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Next departures from San Francisco to San Diego on 13 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Santa Fe DepotCheapest
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Santa Fe DepotFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags

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

Average ticket priceUS$73
Average bus trip duration14h 45m
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure06:30
Distance457 miles
Latest bus departure23:25

San Francisco to San Diego Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from San Francisco to San Diego. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

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

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from San Francisco to San Diego, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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

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

    The distance between San Francisco and San Diego by coach is approximately 458 miles (739 km).

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

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10/10
US$65
11/10
US$65
Today
US$65
13/10
US$65
14/10
US$65
15/10
US$58
16/10
US$65
17/10
US$65
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 15 Oct 2025 with a price of US$58

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

You can expect to pay from US$58 to US$212 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$58, which is on 2025-10-15.

Usually Amtrak, Greyhound 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

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 Francisco and San Diego!

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Francisco to San Diego that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

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.

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.

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