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2:00PM
3d1h
6:35PM
San Diego - San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
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Boston - Boston (South Station)
Cheapest
Fastest
1:15PM
3d2h
6:35PM
San Diego - San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Boston - Boston (South Station)
6:50AM
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8:15PM
San Diego - San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Boston - Brookline - Coolidge Corner Theatre
4:30PM
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San Diego - San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Boston - Brookline - Coolidge Corner Theatre
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6:40PM
San Diego - San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Boston - 151 Steel Pl, Cambridge
Bus San Diego to Boston: Trip Overview

Bus San Diego to Boston: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$392
Average bus trip duration3d 10h
Number of daily buses23
Earliest bus departure5:35 AM
Distance2570 miles (4144 km)
Latest bus departure7:35 PM

San Diego to Boston Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures23
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures5:35AM - 7:35PM
Minimum Price$147
Average Ticket Price$392
Minimum Trip Duration3d
Average Bus Trip Duration3d10h
Distance2570 miles (4144 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Diego - Boston

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most easy and sustainable way. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

Traveling from San Diego to Boston takes around 3d 10h on average, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 3d. This is the time it takes to travel the 2576 miles (4155 km) that separate the two cities.

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

About 23 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses operating from San Diego to Boston may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from San Diego to Boston by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates from 5:35 AM for the initial departure and runs until 7:35 PM for the final departure.

The majority of buses traveling from San Diego to Boston start their journey at San Ysidro McDonald's 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.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, take the bus. With prices starting at $147, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $392 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $147 and $835, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

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.

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

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from San Diego to Boston.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Diego to Boston.

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 San Diego to Boston.

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

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

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

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time3d 10hAvg Price$392Daily Departures23
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time3d 4hAvg Price$588Daily Departures15

The best way to travel between San Diego and Boston is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $392 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $147. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Boston, choose the bus, as it will take you from San Diego to Boston in about 3d 4h - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to San Diego by bus?

Bus from Boston to San Diego

You can also go to Boston by train

Train from San Diego to Boston

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