How much is the bus ticket from Newark to San Diego?

The cheapest bus tickets from Newark to San Diego start at R 3 234. The average price for this route is around R 10 614. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Newark to San Diego?

The average bus journey time from Newark to San Diego is 2d 21h, covering a distance of 3895 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2d 18h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Newark to San Diego route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Newark to San Diego?

The earliest bus departs from Newark to San Diego at 02:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:35.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Newark to San Diego?

A bus trip from Newark to San Diego produces an estimated 97 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Newark to San Diego?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Newark to San Diego?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Newark to San Diego?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Newark to San Diego?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Newark to San Diego from R 3 370 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Newark to San Diego on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	21:05	Newark Penn Station	3d 5h	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	23:05	Newark Penn Station	3d 1h	21:30	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	23:05	Newark Penn Station	2d 21h	17:20	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	23:05	Newark Penn Station	2d 21h	17:20	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	23:05	Newark Penn Station	2d 21h	17:50	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Newark to San Diego

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 2 days, 21 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 3 234, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

2d 21hAverage duration

3895 kmDistance

97kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 3 234 - R 12 999	Average duration2d 21h	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 11 452 - R 42 808	Average duration3d 3h	CO₂ emissions 354kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Newark and San Diego?

Stops in Newark

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
B
Newark Liberty International Airport

Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 431 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 619 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ to San Diego, CA, US by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Newark to San Diego?
The cheapest bus tickets from Newark to San Diego start at R 3 234. The average price for this route is around R 10 614. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Newark to San Diego?
The average bus journey time from Newark to San Diego is 2d 21h, covering a distance of 3895 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2d 18h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Newark to San Diego route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Newark to San Diego?
The earliest bus departs from Newark to San Diego at 02:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Newark to San Diego?
A bus trip from Newark to San Diego produces an estimated 97 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Newark to San Diego?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Newark to San Diego?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Newark to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Newark to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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R 12 530

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The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 370

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

You can expect to pay from R 3 370 to R 12 997 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 370, which is on 2025-12-17.