How far is San Diego from Dallas?

San Diego and Dallas are 1180 miles (1903 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from San Diego to Dallas leave from Mission Valley Sheraton and arrive at Dallas Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Dallas?

Once in Dallas, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Dallas Museum Of Art, Segway Nation Dallas, Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Big D Fun Tours and Thanksgiving Square.

Bus San Diego to Dallas from $128 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to Dallas on November 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 9h	2:45am	Dallas Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 5h	4:55pm	Dallas Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 9h	2:45am	Dallas Bus Station	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 9h	5:45am	Dallas Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 2h	7:30pm	Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Dallas on November 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:45pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	1d 11h	2:45am	Dallas Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 5h	5:55pm	Dallas Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 8h	5:55pm	Dallas Bus Station	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 9h	6:45am	Dallas Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 8h	2:45am	Dallas Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Dallas on November 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 15h	2:45am	Dallas Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:55am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 8h	5:55pm	Dallas Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 8h	5:55pm	Dallas Bus Station	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 9h	6:45am	Dallas Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 9h	9:00pm	Market Center (Dallas)	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Dallas on November 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1d 8h	2:45am	Dallas Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 5h	5:55pm	Dallas Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 8h	5:55pm	Dallas Bus Station	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	1d 9h	6:45am	Dallas Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	1d 8h	2:45am	Dallas Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Dallas

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Dallas. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

1d 10hAverage Duration

1182 milesDistance

48kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$102 - $377	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$196 - $373	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 173kg CO₂e

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Dallas, TX: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$167

Average bus trip duration1d 10h

Number of daily buses12

Earliest bus departure6:45am

Distance1182 miles (1906 km)

Latest bus departure7:35pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,346 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.

Greyhound San Diego Dallas recent customer reviews

The bus was four hours late and the bus driver seemed as if she was falling asleep. I have taken buses to travel long distances before and I have never been so dissatisfied as I have been recently.

Daniela H.

April 9, 2017

Amtrak

4/55,559 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,140 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, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

San Diego to Dallas Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from San Diego to Dallas, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Dallas?

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

Stops in Dallas

A - Dallas Bus Station

B - Jefferson Bd

C - Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

D - Westmoreland Greyhound Station

E - N. Olive Street

F - Tornado Bus I-30

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Diego, CA, US - Dallas, TX

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/30

$216

10/31

$180

Today

$177

11/02

$195

11/03

$135

11/04

$148

11/05

$151

11/06

$157

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Dallas, TX was searched and found on Nov 3, 2025 with a price of $135

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

You can expect to pay from $135 to $284 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Dallas, TX based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $135 which is on 2025-11-03.

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 Dallas!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Diego to Dallas, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Dallas that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Diego to Dallas while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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.

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

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Dallas, TX?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 10h	Avg Price$167	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 21h	Avg Price$270	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to San Diego, CA, US by bus?

Bus from Dallas, TX to San Diego, CA, US

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Train from San Diego, CA, US to Dallas, TX

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