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Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
12:10PM
2h45m
2:55PM
Los Angeles - Los Angeles Union Station
Cheapest
San Diego - San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Cheapest
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
4:40PM
3h40m
8:20PM
Los Angeles - Los Angeles Union Station
2nd Cheapest
San Diego - UCSD Health La Jolla Station
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
7:15AM
2h10m
9:25AM
Los Angeles - Union Station
Fastest
San Diego - UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Fastest
Operated by: TufesaTufesa
2:15PM
2h45m
5:00PM
Los Angeles - Downtown Tufesa Station
San Diego - San Ysidro McDonald's
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
6:00AM
2h35m
8:35AM
Los Angeles - Los Angeles Union Station
San Diego - San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Bus Los Angeles to San Diego: Trip Overview

Bus Los Angeles to San Diego: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$39
Average bus trip duration3h 20m
Number of daily buses54
Earliest bus departure2:15 AM
Distance111 miles (179 km)
Latest bus departure11:55 PM

Los Angeles to San Diego Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures54
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures2:15AM - 11:55PM
Minimum Price$20
Average Ticket Price$39
Minimum Trip Duration1h45m
Average Bus Trip Duration3h20m
Distance111 miles (179 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound, Tufesa
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Los Angeles - San Diego

You can take a bus or a train to go from Los Angeles to San Diego. Both are easy and eco-friendly ways to travel to San Diego. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

The average travel time from Los Angeles to San Diego is about 3h 20m, but you can get there in as little as 1h 45m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 112 miles (180 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Los Angeles and San Diego is 112 miles (180 km).

You can choose from 54 travel times and travel with FlixBus, Greyhound and Tufesa. The number of buses from Los Angeles to San Diego can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Los Angeles to San Diego a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 2:15 AM and 11:55 PM.

If you're headed to San Diego from Los Angeles, chances are that your bus will leave from Ramirez Street bus stop and arrive at San Ysidro McDonald's. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $20.

You can expect to pay around $39 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $20 to $78, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Los Angeles to San Diego! The total travel time for the round-trip is about 3h 30m. So you'll have enough time to visit San Diego before returning to Los Angeles in the evening.

Once in San Diego, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Torrey Pines Gliderport, Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, La Jolla Cove, Coronado and SeaWorld San Diego.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/17
$24
Today
$20
03/19
$20
03/20
$20
03/21
$25
03/22
$25
03/23
$24
03/24
$25
The cheapest trip from Los Angeles to San Diego was searched and found on Mar 18, 2024 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $75 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles to San Diego based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2024-03-19.

Usually FlixBus 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 traveling from Los Angeles to San Diego.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Los Angeles to San Diego will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Los Angeles 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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time3h 20mAvg Price$39Daily Departures54
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time2h 54mAvg Price$39Daily Departures29

The best way to travel between Los Angeles 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 $39 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $20. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Diego, choose the bus, as it will take you from Los Angeles to San Diego in about 2h 54m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Los Angeles by bus?

Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles

You can also go to San Diego by train

Train from Los Angeles to San Diego

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