How far is New York City from San Diego?

New York City and San Diego are 2425 miles (3912 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to San Diego?

Most of the buses traveling from New York City to San Diego leave from GW Bridge and arrive at Mission Valley Sheraton. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

Once in San Diego, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Botanical Building and Lily Pond, Old Town, San Diego Bay Waterfront, San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld San Diego.

Bus New York City to San Diego from $120 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for New York City to San Diego on September 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:15pm	Chinatown	3d 3h	10:10pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:59pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2d 20h	5:35pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 22h	6:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	10:35pm	GW Bridge	3d 4h	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 21h	5:35pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to San Diego on September 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	3d 4h	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	5:35pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	6:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	10:35pm	GW Bridge	3d 4h	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 22h	6:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to San Diego on September 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:45pm	New York (Hudson Yards)	3d 4h	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	5:35pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	6:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	2d 21h	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 22h	6:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to San Diego on October 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:35pm	GW Bridge	2d 22h	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	5:35pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	6:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 22h	6:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to San Diego.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$153 - $767	Average Duration3d 3h	CO₂ emissions 98kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$306 - $3,365	Average Duration3d 5h	CO₂ emissions 356kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 3 days, 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $153, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

52bus per day

3d 3hAverage Duration

$153Cheapest ticket

98kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$250

Average bus trip duration3d 3h

Number of daily buses52

Earliest bus departure1:30am

Distance2424 miles (3909 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,282 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound New York City San Diego recent customer reviews

Fantastic bus driver R.D Brown for the first leg of the journey. Bus smelt strongly of urine and many power outlets did not work. Inconsiderate passengers who were drunk, displaying threatening behaviour, making noise, fighting, playing loud music and smoking weed on the bus in the early hours of the morning. They should have been removed immediately. Unhelpful staff at Colombus, Ohio when dealing with advising passengers about the ice storm in the Midwest. I was given no advice as to how to reach my final destination, San Diego. One member of staff said it was her last day of work and when I asked where the nearest airport was she was about to send me to an airport which was 9 hours away, instead of the nearby John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Another member is staff at the bus terminal just stopped me from getting on my scheduled bus, I asked if I could stick to the routine and get off somewhere else so I could catch a flight from somewhere closer to San Diego. He told me, i couldn't, and I'd just have to sit and wait for the possibly the two days - all other passengers from my previous bus were somehow transferred. No effort to help or provide me with information was given. I was gravely disappointed, the bus journey from one side of the country to the other was the highlight of my trip and I spent a lot of money flying over from abroad for the experience. I feel like I have unfairly treated by staff, and they did not fulfill their obligation to serve the public and ensure a comfortable ride, infact I felt my safety and wellbeing were threatened by keeping those unruly individuals on the bus. I am deeply upset. In the end I had to fork out another $400 dollars to fly to San Diego because nobody would help me.

Stacey B.

January 19, 2017

It the worst travelling experience

Janeise M.

January 12, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/510,709 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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.

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

Stops in New York City

A - GW Bridge

B - New York Port Authority

C - Chinatown

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

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

Frequently asked questions for your trip New York City - San Diego, CA, US

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/26

$227

09/27

$252

Today

$451

09/29

$443

09/30

$184

10/01

$291

10/02

No data

10/03

No data

The cheapest trip from New York City to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Sep 30, 2025 with a price of $184

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 $184 to $451 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 $184 which is on 2025-09-30.

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 travelers 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!

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to San Diego, CA, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3d 3h	Avg Price$250	Daily Departures52
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3d 5h	Avg Price$452	Daily Departures4

Will you be returning to New York City by bus?

Bus from San Diego, CA, US to New York City

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Train from New York City to San Diego, CA, US

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