Find coaches from New York City to San Diego, CA, US

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Next departures from New York City to San Diego on 5 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
New York Port Authority
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
New York Port Authority
UCSD Health La Jolla StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New York Port Authority
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags

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Bus New York City to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$259
Average bus trip duration3d 3h
Number of daily buses54
Earliest bus departure01:30
Distance2434 miles
Latest bus departure23:59

New York City to San Diego Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from New York City to San Diego. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from New York City to San Diego from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to San Diego from New York City, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip New York City - San Diego, CA, US

  1. What's the distance between New York City and San Diego by coach?

    The journey from New York City to San Diego by coach covers an approximate distance of 2425 miles (3912 km).

  2. How can I travel from New York City to San Diego avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
01/10
US$291
02/10
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Today
US$353
04/10
US$266
05/10
US$132
06/10
US$289
07/10
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08/10
US$226
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 5 Oct 2025 with a price of US$132

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

You can expect to pay from US$132 to US$671 for a bus ticket from New York City to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$132, which is on 2025-10-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between New York City and San Diego!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from New York City to San Diego, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from New York City to San Diego.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from New York City to San Diego, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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