How much does a bus ticket from San Diego to Long Beach cost?

The bus ticket price from San Diego to Long Beach starts at R 456. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Diego to Long Beach is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Long Beach?

The average travel time between San Diego and Long Beach is around 2h, although the fastest bus will take about 1h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 152 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between San Diego and Long Beach?

The number of buses from San Diego to Long Beach can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Diego to Long Beach by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from San Diego to Long Beach?

When taking the bus from San Diego to Long Beach, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to Long Beach?

Buses travelling between San Diego and Long Beach leave from Mission Valley Sheraton or Old Town Courtyard Marriot and arrive at Long Beach Bus Station.

Bus San Diego to Long Beach from R 329 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Diego to Long Beach on 4 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2h 10m	11:35	Long Beach	Cheapest
14:10	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1h 35m	15:45	Long Beach	Fastest
09:50	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1h 45m	11:35	Long Beach	No tags
06:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	2h 45m	09:30	Long Beach Bus Station	No tags
13:45	Downtown SD (Seaport)	2h	15:45	Long Beach	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:20 PM PST.

Get from San Diego to Long Beach

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours, and with fares starting at just R 456, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

2hAverage duration

147 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Long Beach, CA: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceR 518

Average bus trip duration2h

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure06:45

Distance147 km

Latest bus departure16:15

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 179 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11179 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 456

FlixBus San Diego Long Beach recent customer reviews

Bus was late, driver pulled too far into train tracks and train guard bar came down and messed up the mirror. We then had to detour to get that fixed (after a stop on the freeway for him to try and fix).

Tania M.

7 December 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587 349 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 35 reviews, Greyhound was rated 3.6 stars for this trip. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 509, with the trip lasting on average 165.

Greyhound San Diego Long Beach recent customer reviews

Absolutely perfect departure!/arrival timing. I have zero complaints in regards to my trip. I appreciate all the friendly staff nd their immediate attention to provide the best accommodations. I'm HIGHLY satisfied, Def. Deserve 5/5 stars!!

Diana P.

4 September 2020

I wasn't terribly impressed with greyhound today. The driver was quite rude and unhelpful with our large bags on and off the bus. The bus smelt of urine. We had to change seats twice to find working seatbelts. It was half an hour late to its destination.

Clare L.

8 July 2019

It was alright the bus driver was hitting the gas and going hitting that going to make it a bus jump but other than that it was alright could be better

Sylvester B.

4 September 2018

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

San Diego to Long Beach Bus

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Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Long Beach?

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Stops in Long Beach

A - Long Beach Bus Station

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

How much does a bus ticket from San Diego to Long Beach cost?
The bus ticket price from San Diego to Long Beach starts at R 456. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Diego to Long Beach is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Long Beach?
The average travel time between San Diego and Long Beach is around 2h, although the fastest bus will take about 1h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 152 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between San Diego and Long Beach?
The number of buses from San Diego to Long Beach can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Diego to Long Beach by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from San Diego to Long Beach?
When taking the bus from San Diego to Long Beach, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to Long Beach?
Buses travelling between San Diego and Long Beach leave from Mission Valley Sheraton or Old Town Courtyard Marriot and arrive at Long Beach Bus Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/11

R 444

02/11

R 346

Today

R 444

04/11

R 391

05/11

No data

06/11

R 329

07/11

R 346

08/11

R 382

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Long Beach, CA was searched and found on 06 Nov 2025 with a price of R 329

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 Long Beach, CA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 329 to R 515 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Long Beach, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 329, which is on 2025-11-06.

Usually 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

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Diego to Long Beach.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Diego to Long Beach, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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

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

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.

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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