How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to New York City?

The cheapest coach tickets from San Diego to New York City start from £151. The average price for this route is around £287. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from San Diego to New York City?

The average bus journey time from San Diego to New York City is 3d 2h, covering a distance of 2434 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2d 19h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the San Diego to New York City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 69 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Diego to New York City?

The earliest bus departs from San Diego to New York City at 06:45. And the latest bus departs at 19:35.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to New York City?

A bus journey from San Diego to New York City produces an estimated 98 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from San Diego to New York City?

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.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to New York City?

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Diego to New York City?

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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to New York City?

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.

Bus San Diego to New York City from £142 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Diego to New York City on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:10	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 23h	16:50	GW Bridge	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:10	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 22h	15:35	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:10	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2d 23h	16:20	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 1h	23:45	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:10	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	3d	17:15	New York (Hudson Yards)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 07:06 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 3 days, 2 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £151, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

69bus per day

3d 2hAverage duration

2434 milesDistance

98kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£151 - £731	Average duration3d 2h	CO₂ emissions 98kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£217 - £2,560	Average duration3d 1h	CO₂ emissions 356kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and New York City?

Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Stops in New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,621 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,506 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from San Diego, CA, US to New York City

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

How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to New York City?
The cheapest coach tickets from San Diego to New York City start from £151. The average price for this route is around £287. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from San Diego to New York City?
The average bus journey time from San Diego to New York City is 3d 2h, covering a distance of 2434 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2d 19h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the San Diego to New York City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 69 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Diego to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from San Diego to New York City at 06:45. And the latest bus departs at 19:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to New York City?
A bus journey from San Diego to New York City produces an estimated 98 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from San Diego to New York City?
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.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to New York City?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Diego to New York City?
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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to New York City?
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

01/12

£359

02/12

£407

Today

£432

04/12

£246

05/12

£192

06/12

£219

07/12

£142

08/12

No data

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to New York City was searched and found on 7 Dec 2025 with a price of £142

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

You can expect to pay from £142 to £497 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £142, which is on 2025-12-07.