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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 24 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: El Paso
    Destination location: Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $116
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 24 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: El Paso
    Destination location: Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $134
  • Departure time: April 24 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: El Paso
    Destination location: Greyhound Station
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $160
  • Departure time: April 24 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: El Paso
    Destination location: Greyhound Station
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $117
  • Departure time: April 24 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: El Paso
    Destination location: Greyhound Station
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $126
Bus San Diego to El Paso: Trip Overview

Bus San Diego to El Paso: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$89
Average bus trip duration20h 50m
Number of daily buses18
Earliest bus departure6:10 AM
Distance630 miles (1016 km)
Latest bus departure7:35 PM

San Diego to El Paso Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures18
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:10AM - 7:35PM
Minimum Price$68
Average Ticket Price$89
Minimum Trip Duration18h55m
Average Bus Trip Duration20h50m
Distance630 miles (1016 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Diego - El Paso

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Both are easy and sustainable ways to travel to El Paso. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

Traveling from San Diego to El Paso takes around 20h 50m on average, although the fastest bus will take 18h 55m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 631 miles (1017 km) that separate the two cities.

San Diego and El Paso are 631 miles (1017 km) apart.

About 18 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses from San Diego to El Paso can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from San Diego to El Paso a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates from 6:10 AM for the initial departure and runs until 7:35 PM for the final departure.

Most of the buses traveling from San Diego to El Paso leave from San Ysidro McDonald's and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $68.

The bus ticket costs $89 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $68 to $236, so it's good to do your research before booking.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from San Diego to El Paso.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 El Paso.

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 El Paso 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 El Paso while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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.

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.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time20h 50mAvg Price$89Daily Departures18
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time23h 53mAvg Price$204Daily Departures2

The best way to travel between San Diego and El Paso is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $89 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $68. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to El Paso, choose the bus, as it will take you from San Diego to El Paso in about 20h 50m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to San Diego by bus?

Bus from El Paso to San Diego

You can also go to El Paso by train

Train from San Diego to El Paso

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