Bus from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Diego to Los Angeles on November 25
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Bus Stop
Los Angeles Union StationCheapest
FlixBusBus
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Los Angeles Union StationFastest
FlixBusBus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Los Angeles Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Bus Stop
Los Angeles Union StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Lankershim/Magnolia - North HollywoodNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:42 PM PST.

Compare 3 ways to go from San Diego to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 hours 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29train per day
2h 56mAverage Duration
108 milesDistance
16kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$20 - $88Average Duration4h
4kg CO₂e
Average Price$38 - $42Average Duration2h 56m
16kg CO₂e
Shuttle
Average Price$61 - $80Average Duration2h 40m
5kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to Los Angeles, US by bus

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11/22
$33
11/23
$41
Today
$31
11/25
$33
11/26
$41
11/27
$28
11/28
$28
11/29
$27
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $27

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 Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $27 to $108 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually FlixBus, Los Limousines will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Los Angeles, US?

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