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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | UCLA | Santa Fe Depot | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Los Angeles Union Station | UCSD Health La Jolla Station | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Los Angeles Union Station | Greyhound Bus Stop | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Los Angeles Union Station | Downtown SD (Seaport) | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood | UCSD Health La Jolla Station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Los Angeles to San Diego
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 2 hours 57 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and San Diego?
Stops in Los Angeles
- A571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
- B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA - C613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
- E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA - F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
Stops in San Diego
- A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA - B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA - C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to San Diego, CA, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to San Diego?
The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to San Diego start from $38. The average price for this route is around $55. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to San Diego?
The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to San Diego is 4h, covering a distance of 197 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to San Diego route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 42 buses available per day, including services from Los Limousines, FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak, Fronteras del Norte.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to San Diego?
The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to San Diego at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to San Diego?
A bus trip from Los Angeles to San Diego generates an estimated 4.914475 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Los Angeles to San Diego?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5780 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to San Diego?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Los Angeles to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Los Angeles to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Fronteras del Norte, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Mar 30, 2026 with a price of $36To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $36 to $98 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2026-04-02.
Usually Greyhound, FlixBus 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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles, US to San Diego, CA, US?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationTop travelled bus routes
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