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

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Next departures for San Diego to San Antonio on October 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
San Antonio Bus StationCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
San Antonio Bus StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
San Antonio Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
San Antonio Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
Greyhound Bus Stop
San Antonio Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to San Antonio.

Bus
Average Price$105 - $317Average Duration1d 13h
45kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$159 - $299Average Duration1d 10h
165kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Diego to San Antonio

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 $159, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1d 10hAverage Duration
$159Cheapest ticket
165kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$144
Average bus trip duration1d 13h
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure6:45am
Distance1127 miles (1817 km)
Latest bus departure7:35pm

San Diego to San Antonio Bus

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to San Antonio, US was searched and found on Sep 28, 2025 with a price of $130

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 $130 to $145 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 $145 which is on 2025-09-30.

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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 San Diego to San Antonio.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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 San Diego, CA, US to San Antonio, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to San Diego, CA, US by bus?

Bus from San Antonio, US to San Diego, CA, US

You can also go to San Antonio, US by train

Train from San Diego, CA, US to San Antonio, US

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