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

Next bus departures

Next departures for Reno to San Diego on December 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Reno
UCSD Health La Jolla StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Reno
Greyhound Bus StopFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Reno
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Sparks (Greyhound Station)
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Sparks (Greyhound Station)
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 11:14 PM PST.

Get from Reno to San Diego

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $138, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
1d 4hAverage Duration
774 kmDistance
19kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Reno 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 Reno to San Diego?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Reno to San Diego start from $138. The average price for this route is around $220. 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 Reno to San Diego?

    The average bus travel time from Reno to San Diego is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 774 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 15m and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Reno to San Diego at 6:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30am.

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

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

    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
11-29
$260
11-30
$346
Today
$380
12-02
$284
12-03
$188
12-04
$220
12-05
$220
12-06
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Reno to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $188

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

You can expect to pay from $188 to $380 for a bus ticket from Reno to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $188 which is on 2025-12-03.

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