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

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Antonio to San Diego on December 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
San Antonio Bus Station
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
San Antonio Bus Station
UCSD Health La Jolla StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
San Antonio Bus Station
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
San Antonio Bus Station
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
San Antonio Bus Station
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Antonio 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 1 day, 9 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $275, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1d 9hAverage Duration
1816 kmDistance
165kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$174 - $696Average Duration1d 19h
45kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$275 - $443Average Duration1d 9h
165kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Antonio, 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 San Antonio to San Diego?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Antonio to San Diego start from $174. The average price for this route is around $325. 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 San Antonio to San Diego?

    The average bus travel time from San Antonio to San Diego is 1d 19h, covering a distance of 1817 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 13h and is operated by Greyhound.

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

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

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

    The earliest bus departs from San Antonio to San Diego at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:15pm.

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

    A bus trip from San Antonio to San Diego generates an estimated 45 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 San Antonio to San Diego?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

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

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

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

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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11-30
$465
12-01
$481
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12-03
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12-04
$382
12-05
$307
12-06
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12-07
$230
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $230

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

You can expect to pay from $230 to $481 for a bus ticket from San Antonio, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $230 which is on 2025-12-07.

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