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

The bus ticket price from San Francisco to San Diego starts at R 1 017. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Francisco to San Diego 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 Francisco to San Diego?

The average travel time between San Francisco and San Diego is around 14h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 11h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 739 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from San Francisco to San Diego can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 15 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Francisco to San Diego by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from San Francisco to San Diego?

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

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

Buses travelling between San Francisco and San Diego leave from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) or Powell Station and arrive at Mission Valley Sheraton, Old Town Courtyard Marriot, Downtown Holiday Inn.

Bus San Francisco to San Diego from R 916 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Francisco to San Diego on 6 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		22:40	San Francisco Bus Station	13h 5m	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	CheapestFastest

Next departures from San Francisco to San Diego on 7 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:15	Mission St & Fremont St	14h 49m	20:04	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
	16:40	Mission St & Fremont St	12h 45m	05:25	Santa Fe Depot	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	16:00	San Francisco Bus Station	22h 10m	14:10	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	06:30	San Francisco Bus Station	17h 20m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	05:15	Mission St & Fremont St	14h 49m	20:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from San Francisco to San Diego on 8 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:15	Mission St & Fremont St	14h 49m	20:04	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
	16:40	Mission St & Fremont St	12h 45m	05:25	Santa Fe Depot	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	16:00	San Francisco Bus Station	22h 10m	14:10	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	06:30	San Francisco Bus Station	17h 20m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	05:15	Mission St & Fremont St	14h 49m	20:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from San Francisco to San Diego on 9 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:15	Mission St & Fremont St	14h 49m	20:04	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
	16:40	Mission St & Fremont St	12h 45m	05:25	Santa Fe Depot	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	16:00	San Francisco Bus Station	22h 10m	14:10	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	06:30	San Francisco Bus Station	17h 20m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	05:15	Mission St & Fremont St	14h 49m	20:04	Santa Fe Depot	No tags

Next departures from San Francisco to San Diego on 10 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:15	Mission St & Fremont St	14h 49m	20:04	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
	16:40	Mission St & Fremont St	12h 45m	05:25	Santa Fe Depot	Fastest
	08:20	409 Townsend St, SF	13h 25m	21:45	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	08:20	409 Townsend St, SF	15h 30m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	06:30	San Francisco Bus Station	17h 20m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from San Francisco to San Diego on 11 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:15	Mission St & Fremont St	14h 49m	20:04	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
	16:40	Mission St & Fremont St	12h 45m	05:25	Santa Fe Depot	Fastest
	08:20	409 Townsend St, SF	13h 25m	21:45	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	08:20	409 Townsend St, SF	15h 30m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	06:30	San Francisco Bus Station	17h 20m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from San Francisco to San Diego on 12 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:15	Mission St & Fremont St	14h 49m	20:04	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
	16:40	Mission St & Fremont St	12h 45m	05:25	Santa Fe Depot	Fastest
	08:20	409 Townsend St, SF	13h 25m	21:45	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	08:20	409 Townsend St, SF	15h 30m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	06:30	San Francisco Bus Station	17h 20m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from San Francisco to San Diego on 13 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:15	Mission St & Fremont St	14h 49m	20:04	Santa Fe Depot	Cheapest
	16:40	Mission St & Fremont St	12h 45m	05:25	Santa Fe Depot	Fastest
	08:20	409 Townsend St, SF	13h 25m	21:45	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	08:20	409 Townsend St, SF	15h 30m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	06:30	San Francisco Bus Station	17h 20m	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:58 AM PST.

Get from San Francisco to San Diego

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 017, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

14h 45mAverage duration

719 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 567 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 207 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11207 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 1 017

FlixBus San Francisco San Diego recent customer reviews

There was a strong smell coming from the toilet. No electric power supply, no WiFi. And very rude driver (only the first)

Enrico C.

5 June 2024

Los asientos son muy incómodos, casi no se reclinan. Decía que el viaje era directo e hizo muchas paradas y en cada vez prendían las luces lo que hacía imposible poder descansar (elegimos viajar de noche porque era el único que iba directo). No fue una buena experiencia.

Maria Nazaret C.

11 January 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587 355 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 11 reviews, Greyhound was rated 2.6 stars for this trip. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 017, with the trip lasting on average 937.

Greyhound San Francisco San Diego recent customer reviews

Worse service I ever seen. I spend five and an half hours in Los Angeles. No one wants to help me even after I called the customer service. She said her supervisor will contact me and send me my ticket. Nothing happened and no one contacted me. I will never take Greyhound buses again.😠😠

Momin A.

19 May 2019

The bus bathroom on my transfer bus was unusable. My first bus driver from San Francisco was amazing, he was patient with those who were unintentionally late and those who got off at the last minute to food and held up the bus.

Enjoli Y.

23 March 2019

Everything was fine. The woman at the information/ticket office could be a bit more kind. But except of this we are satisfied!

Angelina G.

27 February 2018

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

Where are the popular stops in San Francisco and San Diego?

Stops in San Francisco

A - Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)

B - Powell Station

C - Union Square Hilton

D - San Francisco Greyhound Station

E - 444 Townsend St.

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

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

How much does a bus ticket from San Francisco to San Diego cost?
The bus ticket price from San Francisco to San Diego starts at R 1 017. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Francisco to San Diego 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 Francisco to San Diego?
The average travel time between San Francisco and San Diego is around 14h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 11h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 739 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between San Francisco and San Diego?
The number of buses from San Francisco to San Diego can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 15 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Francisco to San Diego by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from San Francisco to San Diego?
When taking the bus from San Francisco to San Diego, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Francisco to San Diego?
Buses travelling between San Francisco and San Diego leave from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) or Powell Station and arrive at Mission Valley Sheraton, Old Town Courtyard Marriot, Downtown Holiday Inn.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

04/11

R 1 157

05/11

R 1 157

Today

R 1 780

07/11

R 1 157

08/11

R 1 157

09/11

R 1 157

10/11

R 1 157

11/11

R 1 157

The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 04 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 157

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 R 1 157 to R 3 932 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 R 1 157, which is on 2025-11-07.

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.

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