Bus from San Diego, CA, US to San Antonio, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Diego to San Antonio on December 7
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
San Antonio Bus StationCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
San Antonio Bus StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
Bus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
San Antonio Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
Bus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
San Antonio Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
Bus
Greyhound Bus Stop
San Antonio Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to San Antonio

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Antonio. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $227, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1d 10hAverage Duration
1126 milesDistance
165kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$133 - $481Average Duration1d 13h
46kg CO₂e
Average Price$227 - $434Average Duration1d 10h
165kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to San Antonio, US by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to San Antonio?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to San Antonio start from $133. The average price for this route is around $216. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from San Diego to San Antonio?

    The average bus trip duration from San Diego to San Antonio is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1129 miles (1821 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 8h and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Diego to San Antonio route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Diego to San Antonio?

    The earliest bus departs from San Diego to San Antonio at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to San Antonio?

    A bus trip from San Diego to San Antonio generates an estimated 46 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from San Diego to San Antonio?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to San Antonio?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from San Diego to San Antonio?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to San Antonio?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to San Antonio, US was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $178

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 San Antonio, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $178 to $178 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to San Antonio, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $178 which is on 2025-12-09.

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