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Bus San Diego to Raleigh: Trip Overview

Bus San Diego to Raleigh: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$211
Average bus trip duration2d 21h
Number of daily buses15
Earliest bus departure6:50 AM
Distance2197 miles (3542 km)
Latest bus departure7:35 PM

San Diego to Raleigh Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures15
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:50AM - 7:35PM
Minimum Price$225
Average Ticket Price$211
Minimum Trip Duration2d14h
Average Bus Trip Duration2d21h
Distance2197 miles (3542 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Diego - Raleigh

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Raleigh without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

On average, the trip from San Diego to Raleigh takes around 2d 21h, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 2d 14h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 2194 miles (3539 km) that separate the two cities.

San Diego and Raleigh are 2194 miles (3539 km) apart.

About 15 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and Greyhound. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from San Diego to Raleigh may vary. Want to make your bus journey from San Diego to Raleigh as effortless as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates from 6:50 AM for the initial departure and runs until 7:35 PM for the final departure.

Most of the buses traveling from San Diego to Raleigh leave from San Ysidro McDonald's and arrive at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. With prices starting at $163, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $211 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $163 and $289, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Once in Raleigh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Historic Yates Mill County Park, Historic Oakwood, J. C. Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University, North Carolina State Capitol and North Carolina Museum of History.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from San Diego to Raleigh. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

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 Raleigh!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Diego to Raleigh, 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 Raleigh will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Diego to Raleigh, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

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

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

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Bus from Raleigh to San Diego

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Train from San Diego to Raleigh

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