How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Raleigh?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Raleigh start from $187. The average price for this route is around $414. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Raleigh?

The average bus trip duration from San Diego to Raleigh is 2d 14h, covering a distance of 2194 miles (3539 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 11h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the San Diego to Raleigh route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Diego to Raleigh?

The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Raleigh at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Raleigh?

A bus trip from San Diego to Raleigh generates an estimated 88 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from San Diego to Raleigh?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Raleigh?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from San Diego to Raleigh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to Raleigh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus San Diego to Raleigh from $298 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Diego to Raleigh on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 22h	3:10pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	Cheapest
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 13h	12:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:10pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 16h	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 16h	3:10pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	2d 17h	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Raleigh on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	3d 2h	3:10pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 13h	12:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 13h	12:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 19h	5:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 21h	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Raleigh on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 14h	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 11h	12:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 13h	12:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 13h	12:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 20h	3:10pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Raleigh on December 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 16h	3:10pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 11h	12:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 13h	12:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 13h	12:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 14h	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Raleigh on December 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 11h	12:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 13h	12:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 13h	12:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 14h	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 20h	3:10pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Raleigh on December 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 14h	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 11h	12:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 13h	12:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 13h	12:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 14h	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Raleigh on December 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 14h	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00am	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 11h	12:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 13h	12:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	2d 13h	12:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2d 14h	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 3:13 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Raleigh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 2 days, 14 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $187, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

2d 14hAverage Duration

2194 milesDistance

88kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$187 - $763	Average Duration2d 14h	CO₂ emissions 88kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$305 - $3,381	Average Duration3d 2h	CO₂ emissions 322kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Raleigh?

Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Stops in Raleigh

A
Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station
2210 Capital Blvd , Raleigh, NC 27603
B
Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station
4005 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,434 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,629 reviews

Staff4.2

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, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Raleigh?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Raleigh start from $187. The average price for this route is around $414. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Raleigh?
The average bus trip duration from San Diego to Raleigh is 2d 14h, covering a distance of 2194 miles (3539 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 11h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the San Diego to Raleigh route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Diego to Raleigh?
The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Raleigh at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Raleigh?
A bus trip from San Diego to Raleigh generates an estimated 88 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Diego to Raleigh?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Raleigh?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from San Diego to Raleigh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to Raleigh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/14

$318

12/15

$337

Today

$502

12/17

$298

12/18

$393

12/19

$462

12/20

$418

12/21

$456

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Raleigh was searched and found on Dec 17, 2025 with a price of $298

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 Raleigh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $298 to $584 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $298 which is on 2025-12-17.