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Bus San Diego to Richmond: Trip Overview

Bus San Diego to Richmond: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$365
Average bus trip duration2d 19h
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure5:35 AM
Distance2247 miles (3624 km)
Latest bus departure7:35 PM

San Diego to Richmond Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures9
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures5:35AM - 7:35PM
Minimum Price$176
Average Ticket Price$365
Minimum Trip Duration2d13h
Average Bus Trip Duration2d19h
Distance2247 miles (3624 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Diego - Richmond

The bus is the best choice to get to Richmond without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

Traveling from San Diego to Richmond takes about 2d 19h on average, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 2d 13h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2249 miles (3627 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating San Diego and Richmond is 2249 miles (3627 km).

You can choose from 9 travel times and travel with FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses from San Diego to Richmond can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from San Diego to Richmond a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 5:35 AM and 7:35 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from San Diego to Richmond leave from San Ysidro McDonald's and arrive at Main Street 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. $176 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Richmond from San Diego.

You can expect to pay around $365 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $176 to $786, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from San Diego to Richmond. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Diego to Richmond.

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

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

Will you be returning to San Diego by bus?

Bus from Richmond to San Diego

You can also go to Richmond by train

Train from San Diego to Richmond

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