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TomorrowApr 27
from $195
SunApr 28
from $152
MonApr 29
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  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Tacoma
    Departure location: Tacoma
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $196
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Tacoma
    Departure location: Tacoma
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $195
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Tacoma
    Departure location: Tacoma
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Downtown SD (Seaport)
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $198
Bus Tacoma to San Diego: Trip Overview

Bus Tacoma to San Diego: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$134
Average bus trip duration1d 10h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure2:20 PM
Distance1036 miles (1670 km)

Tacoma to San Diego Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from Tacoma 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 Tacoma to San Diego from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to San Diego from Tacoma, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures2:20PM
Minimum Price$120
Average Ticket Price$134
Minimum Trip Duration1d9h
Average Bus Trip Duration1d10h
Distance1036 miles (1670 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Tacoma - San Diego

You can take a bus or a train to go from Tacoma to San Diego. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most practical and sustainable way. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

On average, the trip from Tacoma to San Diego takes around 1d 10h, but you can get there in as little as 1d 9h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 1040 miles (1678 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Tacoma and San Diego is 1040 miles (1678 km).

About 2 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses running from Tacoma to San Diego may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Tacoma to San Diego a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The FlixBus and Greyhound bus travels from Tacoma to San Diego only once a day, at 2:20 PM.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Tacoma to San Diego by choosing to travel by bus. $118 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to San Diego from Tacoma.

You can expect to pay around $134 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $118 and $297, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in San Diego, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Balboa Park, Boat Tours in San Diego, Old Point Loma Lighthouse, Sunset Cliffs Natural Park and USS Midway Museum.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Tacoma to San Diego. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

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 Tacoma and San Diego!

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Tacoma to San Diego.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Tacoma to San Diego.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Tacoma to San Diego?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time1d 10hAvg Price$134Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time1d 14hAvg Price$211Daily Departures4

The best way to travel between Tacoma and San Diego is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $134 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $118. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Diego, choose the bus, as it will take you from Tacoma to San Diego in about 1d 10h - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Tacoma by bus?

Bus from San Diego to Tacoma

You can also go to San Diego by train

Train from Tacoma to San Diego

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