How much does a bus ticket from San Diego to Long Beach cost?

The bus ticket price from San Diego to Long Beach starts at R 451. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Diego to Long Beach is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Long Beach?

The average travel time between San Diego and Long Beach is around 2h, although the fastest bus will take about 1h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 152 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between San Diego and Long Beach?

The number of buses from San Diego to Long Beach can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Diego to Long Beach by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from San Diego to Long Beach?

When taking the bus from San Diego to Long Beach, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to Long Beach?

Buses travelling between San Diego and Long Beach leave from Mission Valley Sheraton or Old Town Courtyard Marriot and arrive at Long Beach Bus Station.

Bus San Diego to Long Beach from R 334 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Diego to Long Beach on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	14:10	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1h 35m	15:45	Long Beach	CheapestFastest
	Bus	13:45	Downtown SD (Seaport)	2h	15:45	Long Beach	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Long Beach on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2h 10m	11:35	Long Beach	Cheapest
Bus	14:10	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1h 35m	15:45	Long Beach	Fastest
Bus	09:50	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1h 45m	11:35	Long Beach	No tags
Bus	06:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	2h 45m	09:30	Long Beach Bus Station	No tags
Bus	13:45	Downtown SD (Seaport)	2h	15:45	Long Beach	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Long Beach on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2h 10m	11:35	Long Beach	Cheapest
Bus	14:10	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1h 35m	15:45	Long Beach	Fastest
Bus	09:50	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1h 45m	11:35	Long Beach	No tags
Bus	06:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	2h 45m	09:30	Long Beach Bus Station	No tags
Bus	13:45	Downtown SD (Seaport)	2h	15:45	Long Beach	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Long Beach on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2h 10m	11:35	Long Beach	Cheapest
Bus	14:10	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1h 35m	15:45	Long Beach	Fastest
Bus	09:50	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	1h 45m	11:35	Long Beach	No tags
Bus	06:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	2h 45m	09:30	Long Beach Bus Station	No tags
Bus	13:45	Downtown SD (Seaport)	2h	15:45	Long Beach	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:09 PM PST.

Get from San Diego to Long Beach

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours, and with fares starting at just R 451, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

2hAverage duration

147 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 306 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11306 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 451

FlixBus San Diego Long Beach recent customer reviews

Bus was late, driver pulled too far into train tracks and train guard bar came down and messed up the mirror. We then had to detour to get that fixed (after a stop on the freeway for him to try and fix).

Tania M.

7 December 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587 371 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 35 reviews, Greyhound was rated 3.6 stars for this trip. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 504, with the trip lasting on average 165.

Greyhound San Diego Long Beach recent customer reviews

Absolutely perfect departure!/arrival timing. I have zero complaints in regards to my trip. I appreciate all the friendly staff nd their immediate attention to provide the best accommodations. I'm HIGHLY satisfied, Def. Deserve 5/5 stars!!

Diana P.

4 September 2020

I wasn't terribly impressed with greyhound today. The driver was quite rude and unhelpful with our large bags on and off the bus. The bus smelt of urine. We had to change seats twice to find working seatbelts. It was half an hour late to its destination.

Clare L.

8 July 2019

It was alright the bus driver was hitting the gas and going hitting that going to make it a bus jump but other than that it was alright could be better

Sylvester B.

4 September 2018

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Long Beach?

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Stops in Long Beach

A - Long Beach Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Long Beach, CA by bus

How much does a bus ticket from San Diego to Long Beach cost?
The bus ticket price from San Diego to Long Beach starts at R 451. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Diego to Long Beach is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Long Beach?
The average travel time between San Diego and Long Beach is around 2h, although the fastest bus will take about 1h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 152 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between San Diego and Long Beach?
The number of buses from San Diego to Long Beach can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Diego to Long Beach by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from San Diego to Long Beach?
When taking the bus from San Diego to Long Beach, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to Long Beach?
Buses travelling between San Diego and Long Beach leave from Mission Valley Sheraton or Old Town Courtyard Marriot and arrive at Long Beach Bus Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/11

R 440

13/11

R 440

Today

R 440

15/11

R 334

16/11

R 440

17/11

R 422

18/11

R 369

19/11

R 378

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Long Beach, CA was searched and found on 15 Nov 2025 with a price of R 334

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 Long Beach, CA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 334 to R 651 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Long Beach, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 334, which is on 2025-11-15.

Usually Greyhound 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.