San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA Bus
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San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA by bus
The journey from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA by bus is 738.7 km and takes 14 hrs 32 mins. There are 38 connections per day, with the first departure at 5:15 a.m. and the last at 11:25 p.m.. It is possible to travel from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA by bus for as little as $55.48 or as much as $241.37. The best price for this journey is $55.48.
| Lowest Price | $55.48 |
| Journey Duration | 14 hrs 32 mins |
| Connection per Day | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak 38 |
| Lowest Price | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak $55.48 |
| Highest Price | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak $241.37 |
| First Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak 5:15 a.m. |
| Last Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak 11:25 p.m. |
| Distance | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak 738.7 km |
| Departure | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak San Francisco, CA |
| Arrival | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak San Diego, CA |
| Carriers | Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak |
Best time to book cheap bus tickets from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA
The cheapest San Francisco, CA - San Diego, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $59.00 if you’re lucky, or $76.71 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $89.29.
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, Greyhound and Amtrak from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA
Compare services on board when travelling from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA by bus.
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San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus
Train
51.71kg
Bus
55.4kg
Flight
147.74kg
Car
118.19kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA?
A bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA is $88.46. 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 $55.48.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA is $55.48. 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 San Francisco, CA and San Diego, CA by bus?
San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA is 738.7 km.
How long does the bus between San Francisco, CA and San Diego, CA take?
San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA is on average 14 hrs 32 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 10 hrs 45 mins.
Which companies operate from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA?
The bus journey from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA is covered by 3 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak.
How many bus connections per day go from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA?
San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA has 38 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA leave?
The earliest bus from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA departs at 5:15 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 San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA depart?
The latest bus from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA departs at 11:25 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 San Francisco, CA 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 $55.48 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.
How many direct connections depart from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA?
There are on average 6 direct connection(s) from San Francisco, CA to go to San Diego, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between San Francisco, CA and San Diego, CA is 10 hrs 45 mins.
Is there a direct bus from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between San Francisco, CA and San Diego, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA by bus?
The bus journey from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA creates 55.4kg of CO2 emissions.