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Boston, MA to San Diego, CA by bus

The journey from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA by bus is 4,154.35 km and takes 84 hrs 22 mins. There are 24 connections per day, with the first departure at 1:30 a.m. and the last at 8:55 p.m.. It is possible to travel from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA by bus for as little as $231.06 or as much as $651.76. The best price for this journey is $231.06.

Lowest Price $231.06
Journey Duration 84 hrs 22 mins
Connection per Day 24
Lowest Price $231.06
Highest Price $651.76
First Departure 1:30 a.m.
Last Departure 8:55 p.m.
Distance 4,154.35 km
Departure Boston, MA
Arrival San Diego, CA
Carriers Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus

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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA

The cheapest Boston, MA - San Diego, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $250.82 if you’re lucky, or $423.13 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $597.23.

Find the best day to travel to San Diego, CA by bus

When travelling to San Diego, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board FlixBus and Greyhound from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA
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Boston, MA to San Diego, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

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Train
290.8kg
Bus
311.58kg
Flight
830.87kg
Car
664.7kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA?
A bus ticket from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA is $440.66. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $231.06.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA is $231.06. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Boston, MA and San Diego, CA by bus?
Boston, MA to San Diego, CA is 4,154.35 km.
How long does the bus between Boston, MA and San Diego, CA take?
Boston, MA to San Diego, CA is on average 84 hrs 22 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 73 hrs 0 mins.
Which companies operate from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA?
The bus journey from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA is covered by 2 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus and Greyhound.
How many bus connections per day go from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA?
Boston, MA to San Diego, CA has 24 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA leave?
The earliest bus from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA departs at 1:30 a.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA depart?
The latest bus from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA departs at 8:55 p.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $231.06 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between Boston, MA to San Diego, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Boston, MA and San Diego, CA is 73 hrs 0 mins.
Is there a direct bus from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Boston, MA and San Diego, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Boston, MA to San Diego, CA by bus?
The bus journey from Boston, MA to San Diego, CA creates 311.58kg of CO2 emissions.

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