What is the travel distance from San Diego to Boston?

San Diego and Boston are 2576 miles (4155 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from San Diego to Boston start their journey at Mission Valley Sheraton and wind up at Back Bay Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off 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 Boston?

Once in Boston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Boston Fire Museum, JFK Library, Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Museum of Science and Boston Celtics at TD Garden.

Bus San Diego to Boston from $167 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Diego to Boston on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	2:00pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 2h	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	3:15pm	5716 Hardy Ave	3d 4h	10:45pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	4:50pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	3d 2h	10:45pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	5:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	3d 2h	10:45pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 13h	12:25pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 3 days, 7 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $209, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

3d 7hAverage Duration

2570 milesDistance

104kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$209 - $656	Average Duration3d 7h	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$360 - $1,256	Average Duration3d 6h	CO₂ emissions 377kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Boston?

Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to Boston, MA, US by bus

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