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

The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Sacramento start from $53. The average price for this route is around $101. 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 Sacramento?

The average bus trip duration from San Diego to Sacramento is 14h 35m, covering a distance of 461 miles (744 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 30m and is operated by Los Limousines .

Which bus companies service the San Diego to Sacramento route?

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

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

The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Sacramento at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.

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

A bus trip from San Diego to Sacramento generates an estimated 19 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 Sacramento?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

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

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 Sacramento?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus San Diego to Sacramento from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to Sacramento on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:25pm	Old Town San Diego	12h 25m	9:50am	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
		7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	12h 55m	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Sacramento on December 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10pm	Old Town San Diego	12h 25m	10:35am	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
	2:00am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	10h 30m	12:30pm	Sacramento Franklin Blvd	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	14h 15m	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	13h 25m	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
	5:50am	Santa Fe Depot	14h 5m	7:55pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Sacramento on December 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	13h 25m	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	2:00am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	10h 30m	12:30pm	Sacramento Franklin Blvd	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	17h 5m	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	12h 55m	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
	10:10pm	Old Town San Diego	12h 25m	10:35am	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Sacramento on December 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	13h 25m	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	2:00am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	10h 30m	12:30pm	Sacramento Franklin Blvd	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	17h 5m	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	12h 55m	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
	10:10pm	Old Town San Diego	12h 25m	10:35am	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Sacramento on December 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	13h 25m	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	2:00am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	10h 30m	12:30pm	Sacramento Franklin Blvd	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	14h 15m	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	12h 55m	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
	10:10pm	Old Town San Diego	12h 25m	10:35am	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Sacramento on December 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	13h 25m	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	2:00am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	10h 30m	12:30pm	Sacramento Franklin Blvd	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	14h 15m	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	12h 55m	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
	10:10pm	Old Town San Diego	12h 25m	10:35am	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Sacramento on December 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:15pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	14h 15m	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	Cheapest
	2:00am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	10h 30m	12:30pm	Sacramento Franklin Blvd	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	16h 35m	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
	6:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	13h 25m	8:10pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
	10:10pm	Old Town San Diego	12h 25m	10:35am	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:42 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Sacramento

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 14 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

14h 35mAverage Duration

461 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$53 - $296	Average Duration14h 35m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$113 - $195	Average Duration17h 39m	CO₂ emissions 69kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Sacramento?

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 Sacramento

A
Greyhound Sacramento Station
420 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,419 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.

Greyhound San Diego Sacramento recent customer reviews

Very unsafe locations and customers will never get bus again also rude security staff in LA

Ali A.

September 25, 2020

Bus didn’t arrive. And I had to cancel my trip. Lost money for tickets

Olha S.

December 2, 2023

Not the greatest experience, bus was really behind on time.

Miguel G.

January 22, 2020

Los Limousines

3.5/5274 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,628 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,546 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 Sacramento, US 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 Sacramento?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Sacramento start from $53. The average price for this route is around $101. 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 Sacramento?
The average bus trip duration from San Diego to Sacramento is 14h 35m, covering a distance of 461 miles (744 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 30m and is operated by Los Limousines.
Which bus companies service the San Diego to Sacramento route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Los Limousines, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Diego to Sacramento?
The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Sacramento at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Sacramento?
A bus trip from San Diego to Sacramento generates an estimated 19 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 Sacramento?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Sacramento?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from San Diego to Sacramento?
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 Sacramento?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

12/05

$89

12/06

$89

Today

$88

12/08

$89

12/09

$61

12/10

$65

12/11

$63

12/12

$65

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $61

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 Sacramento, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $61 to $220 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-12-09.

Usually Amtrak 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.