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03/23/2025
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Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA by bus

The journey from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA by bus is 111.75 mi and takes 3 hr 33 min. There are 115 connections per day, with the first departure at 12:05 AM and the last at 11:55 PM. It is possible to travel from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA by bus for as little as $23.57 or as much as $60.97. The best price for this journey is $23.57.

Lowest Price $23.57
Journey Duration 3 hr 33 min
Connection per Day 115
Lowest Price $23.57
Highest Price $60.97
First Departure 12:05 AM
Last Departure 11:55 PM
Distance 111.75 mi
Departure Los Angeles, CA
Arrival San Diego, CA
Carriers Los Limousines, Amtrak

Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA Bus Times

Departure date
Sunday, Mar 23, 2025

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Best time to book Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA travel

Virail Pro Tip ✌: Booking 10 days in advance save 10% on average

Price as departure date approaches

Bus companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around $21.53 to $26.16 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 18% on your trip!

Best time to book cheap bus tickets from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA

The cheapest Los Angeles, CA - San Diego, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $19.01 if you’re lucky, or $22.07 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $25.70.

Find the best day to travel to San Diego, CA by bus

When travelling to San Diego, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA
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Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

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Train
12.59kg
Bus
13.49kg
Flight
35.97kg
Car
28.78kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA?
A bus ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA is $33.57. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $23.57.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA is $23.57. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Los Angeles, CA and San Diego, CA by bus?
Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA is 111.75 mi.
How long does the bus between Los Angeles, CA and San Diego, CA take?
Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA is on average 3 hr 33 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 1 hr 35 min.
Which companies operate from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA?
The bus journey from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA is covered by 6 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Los Limousines, Amtrak, Greyhound, Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Futura Net and Tufesa Internacional.
How many bus connections per day go from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA?
Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA has 115 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA leave?
The earliest bus from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA departs at 12:05 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA depart?
The latest bus from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA departs at 11:55 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $23.57 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA?
There are on average 100 direct connection(s) from Los Angeles, CA to go to San Diego, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Los Angeles, CA and San Diego, CA is 1 hr 35 min.
Is there a direct bus from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Los Angeles, CA and San Diego, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA by bus?
The bus journey from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA creates 13.49kg of CO2 emissions.

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