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Next departures to San Diego

One passenger / one way

Operated by
LAX LINQ + Los Limousines
12:30PM
7h40m
8:10PM
San Diego - Old Town San Diego
Anaheim - Anaheim S Anaheim Blvd
Operated by
Las Vegas Shuttles + Los Limousines
6:10PM
9h35m
3:45AM
San Diego - San Diego University Avenue
Anaheim - Anaheim S Anaheim Blvd
Bus San Diego to Anaheim: Trip Overview

Bus San Diego to Anaheim: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$40
Average bus trip duration3h 11m
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure5:30 AM
Distance91 miles (146 km)
Latest bus departure6:00 PM

San Diego to Anaheim Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures12
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures5:30AM - 6:00PM
Minimum Price$24
Average Ticket Price$40
Minimum Trip Duration2h38m
Average Bus Trip Duration3h11m
Distance91 miles (146 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteCaliMex
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Diego - Anaheim

You can take a bus or a train to go from San Diego to Anaheim. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most convenient and eco-friendly way. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

On average, the trip from San Diego to Anaheim takes around 3h 11m, although the fastest bus will take 2h 38m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 89 miles (144 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating San Diego and Anaheim is 89 miles (144 km).

About 12 buses travel this route daily, provided by CaliMex. The number of buses operating from San Diego to Anaheim may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from San Diego to Anaheim as effortless as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates between 5:30 AM and 6:00 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from San Diego to Anaheim leave from San Ysidro McDonald's and arrive at Intermodal Center. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most economical way to travel this route. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $24.

You can expect to pay around $40 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $24 and $42, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, a day trip from San Diego to Anaheim is definitely doable. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between San Diego and Anaheim is about 5h 16m. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Anaheim before returning to San Diego in the evening.

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 San Diego and Anaheim!

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Diego to Anaheim that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Diego to Anaheim, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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!

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 some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Will you be returning to San Diego by bus?

Bus from Anaheim to San Diego

You can also go to Anaheim by train

Train from San Diego to Anaheim

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