Bus from Los Angeles, US to San Diego, CA, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to San Diego on December 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Los Angeles Union Station
UCSD Health La Jolla StationCheapest
Los LimousinesBus
4287 E Olympic Blvd.
Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Los Angeles Union Station
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags
FlixBusBus
Los Angeles Union Station
Downtown SD (Seaport)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
UCSD Health La Jolla StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:55 PM PST.

Compare 3 ways to go from Los Angeles to San Diego

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 2 hours 54 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33train per day
2h 54mAverage Duration
179 kmDistance
16kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$37 - $137Average Duration4h
4kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$54 - $223Average Duration2h 54m
16kg CO₂e
Shuttle
Average Price$94 - $101Average Duration2h 35m
5kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to San Diego, CA, US by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to San Diego start from $37. The average price for this route is around $51. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to San Diego is 4h, covering a distance of 161 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 30m and is operated by Los Limousines.

  3. Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to San Diego route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 48 buses available per day, including services from Los Limousines, FlixBus, Greyhound, Fronteras del Norte, Amtrak.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to San Diego at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    A bus trip from Los Angeles to San Diego generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    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 5597 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to San Diego?

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

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Los Angeles to San Diego?

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

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Los Angeles to San Diego?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Fronteras del Norte, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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
11-28
$48
11-29
$55
Today
$60
12-01
$59
12-02
$36
12-03
$31
12-04
$33
12-05
$33
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $31

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $31 to $155 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Greyhound, Los Limousines 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.

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