What is the travel distance from Portland to San Diego?

Portland and San Diego are 932 miles (1503 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Portland to San Diego start their journey at Portland Union Station and wind up at Mission Valley Sheraton. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

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, Old Town, San Diego Zoo, Boat Tours in San Diego and Old Point Loma Lighthouse.

Bus Portland to San Diego from $80 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Portland to San Diego on October 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 12h	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 4h	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	4:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 7h	9:40am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 19h	3:45pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to San Diego on October 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 9h	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 4h	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 14h	4:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	4:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 13h	3:45pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to San Diego on October 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	4:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 4h	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 14h	4:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 13h	3:45pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 19h	3:45pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to San Diego on October 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 12h	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 4h	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	4:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 11h	1:40pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 19h	3:45pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to San Diego on October 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	4:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 4h	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 12h	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 7h	9:40am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 19h	3:45pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to San Diego on October 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 4h	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 12h	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	4:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 7h	9:40am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 19h	3:45pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to San Diego on October 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 12h	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 4h	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	4:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 7h	9:40am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 19h	3:45pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 09/27/2025 PDT.

Bus Portland, OR to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$128

Average bus trip duration1d 13h

Number of daily buses14

Earliest bus departure2:00am

Distance928 miles (1496 km)

Latest bus departure7:50pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,771 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,295 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Where are the popular stops in Portland and San Diego?

Stops in Portland

A - Portland Union Station

B - Portland Airport

C - NW Everett & NW 8th Ave

D - Lloyd Center

E - Pearl District

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

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Portland, OR - San Diego, CA, US

What is the travel distance from Portland to San Diego?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

About Bus Travel

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