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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Long Beach
    Destination location: Long Beach Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $28
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Long Beach
    Destination location: Long Beach Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $28
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Long Beach
    Destination location: Long Beach
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $42
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Long Beach
    Destination location: Long Beach
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $42
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Long Beach
    Destination location: Long Beach
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $42
Bus San Diego to Long Beach: Trip Overview

Bus San Diego to Long Beach: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$36
Average bus trip duration2h 35m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure7:15 AM
Distance83 miles (133 km)
Latest bus departure7:00 PM

San Diego to Long Beach Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures10
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures7:15AM - 7:00PM
Minimum Price$19
Average Ticket Price$36
Minimum Trip Duration1h35m
Average Bus Trip Duration2h35m
Distance83 miles (133 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Diego - Long Beach

The bus is the best choice to get to Long Beach without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

On average, the trip from San Diego to Long Beach takes around 2h 35m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 1h 35m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 94 miles (152 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating San Diego and Long Beach is 94 miles (152 km).

You can choose from 10 travel times and travel with FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses operating from San Diego to Long Beach may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from San Diego to Long Beach a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 7:15 AM and 7:00 PM.

If you're headed to Long Beach from San Diego, chances are that your bus will leave from San Ysidro McDonald's and arrive at Long Beach Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival 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, go for the bus. With prices starting at $18, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

You can expect to pay around $36 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $18 and $58, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from San Diego to Long Beach! The total time it takes to make a round-trip between San Diego and Long Beach is about 3h 10m. So you'll have enough time to visit Long Beach before returning to San Diego in the evening.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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The cheapest trip from San Diego to Long Beach was searched and found on Apr 26, 2024 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $27 for a bus ticket from San Diego to Long Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2024-04-26.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Long Beach will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Diego to Long Beach 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.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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