Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Sacramento, US

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TomorrowAug 8
from $115
SatAug 9
from $85
SunAug 10
from $85
MonAug 11
from $84
TueAug 12
from $83
WedAug 13
from $79
ThuAug 14
from $67
FriAug 15

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Sacramento Franklin Blvd
    Operated by: Los LimousinesLos Limousines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Greyhound Sacramento Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Greyhound Sacramento Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Greyhound Sacramento Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Greyhound Sacramento Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Sacramento.

Bus
Average Price$57 - $192Average Duration13h 55m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$102 - $172Average Duration17h 9m
69kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to Sacramento

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 13 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
13h 55mAverage Duration
$57Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Sacramento, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$95
Average bus trip duration13h 55m
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure2:00am
Distance472 miles (761 km)
Latest bus departure7:35pm

San Diego to Sacramento Bus

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

Best price found
08/05
$80
08/06
$80
Today
$105
08/08
$105
08/09
$80
08/10
$80
08/11
$80
08/12
$75
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Aug 12, 2025 with a price of $75

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 Sacramento, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $75 to $211 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $75 which is on 2025-08-12.

Usually LLIO 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from San Diego to Sacramento.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Diego to Sacramento.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Sacramento will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Sacramento, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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