- Must visit
San Diego Museum of Art
Major Balboa Park museum with works from Spanish old masters to modern art, plus strong regional and international exhibitions.
Cheapest price on Aug 29
€23
Average ticket price on Aug 29
€37
Fastest journey on Aug 29
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
1 h 27 m
Buses on Aug 29
24
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA will cost around €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 24 buses from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA, including 24 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct buses cover the 143 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €28, while a bus costs an average of €40.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€40 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA:
A train is €12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average €40.
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
You'll arrive about -1h -39m sooner (2h 17m by bus vs 1h 38m by car) and save roughly €-17.46 compared to fuel and tolls (€40 vs €23). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Futura Net.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 06:12AM | Arrival Time 08:34AM | Duration 2h22 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 06:14AM | Arrival Time 08:04AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 08:27AM | Arrival Time 10:49AM | Duration 2h22 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 08:29AM | Arrival Time 10:19AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 10:27AM | Arrival Time 12:19PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 10:29AM | Arrival Time 12:49PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 10:47AM | Arrival Time 12:39PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 10:49AM | Arrival Time 01:09PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 12:27PM | Arrival Time 02:19PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 12:29PM | Arrival Time 01:49PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 02:27PM | Arrival Time 04:19PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 02:29PM | Arrival Time 04:19PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 04:57PM | Arrival Time 06:19PM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 04:59PM | Arrival Time 06:19PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 06:57PM | Arrival Time 08:19PM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 06:59PM | Arrival Time 09:19PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 08:57PM | Arrival Time 10:19PM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 08:59PM | Arrival Time 10:49PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €16 |
The table below shows live departures for Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA buses for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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0 | 4:57 PM Anaheim, CA | 1h52 | 6:49 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:59 PM Anaheim, CA | 2h20 | 7:19 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 2h40 | 12:20 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 2h05 | 11:45 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 2h10 | 11:55 AM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 1h50 | 11:35 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 2h45 | 12:30 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:57 PM Anaheim, CA | 1h52 | 8:49 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:59 PM Anaheim, CA | 1h50 | 8:49 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:57 PM Anaheim, CA | 1h52 | 10:49 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:59 PM Anaheim, CA | 1h50 | 10:49 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 1h50 | 5:50 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 2h20 | 6:20 PM San Diego, Rail Ct / E San Ysidro Blvd (McDonald`s), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 2h20 | 6:20 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
0 | 6:12 AM Anaheim, CA | 2h22 | 8:34 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:14 AM Anaheim, CA | 2h20 | 8:34 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, August 28 | |||||
![]() | 9:40 PM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 2h10 | 11:50 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 PM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 2h45 | 12:25 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
0 | 8:27 AM Anaheim, CA | 1h52 | 10:19 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:29 AM Anaheim, CA | 1h20 | 9:49 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:47 AM Anaheim, CA | 1h52 | 12:39 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:49 AM Anaheim, CA | 2h20 | 1:09 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:27 PM Anaheim, CA | 1h22 | 3:49 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:29 PM Anaheim, CA | 1h50 | 4:19 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
There are 19 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 88 miles (143 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 88 miles (143 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of San Diego, CA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect San Diego, CA trip today.
Major Balboa Park museum with works from Spanish old masters to modern art, plus strong regional and international exhibitions.
Acclaimed contemporary art museum in La Jolla featuring oceanfront settings, modern works, and rotating global exhibitions.
Museum aboard a historic aircraft carrier with restored aircraft, naval exhibits, and immersive views of life at sea.
Balboa Park is San Diego's grand cultural park, packed with gardens, architecture, museums, and walkable plazas worth lingering in.
Historic Gaslamp Quarter offers Victorian-era streets, nightlife energy, and preserved downtown architecture for an atmospheric walk.
Dramatic seaside cliffs and walking paths in La Jolla, famous for waves, sea lions, and sweeping Pacific views.
A San Diego staple: grilled fish in a soft tortilla with cabbage, crema, and salsa. Popularized by Baja influence and coastal seafood culture.
French fries, carne asada, cheese, guacamole, and crema wrapped in a flour tortilla. A late-night local favorite born in San Diego taquerias.
Fresh local sea urchin served raw, prized for its rich, buttery taste. It reflects San Diego's access to Pacific seafood and sushi culture.
Celebrated sushi restaurant specializing in omakase and pristine seafood, including uni. Intimate, polished, and highly respected by locals.
Iconic casual seafood counter known for fish tacos, smoked fish, and harbor views. A classic stop for San Diego's Baja-inspired seafood style.
Refined fine-dining restaurant showcasing local seafood and seasonal California ingredients. Elegant room with one of the city's strongest reputations.
San Diego is pricey for US travel, with higher hotel rates, dining, and parking than many cities, though casual food and buses stay manageable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 for coffee drinks or small cafe orders.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Diego, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Anaheim, CA to San Diego, CA buses use the Anaheim to San Diego station pair, with some services arriving at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park). Use this guide to compare Anaheim, CA and San Diego, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Anaheim has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Anaheim. ATMs are available at Anaheim.
Ticket office support is available at Anaheim.
Available at Anaheim: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Anaheim: Wheelchair accessible.
Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) is 4 km from Anaheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC).
Available at Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC): Facility is fully accessible for disabled persons.
San Diego has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are fast food outlets nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at San Diego. ATMs are available at San Diego.
Ticket office support is available at San Diego.
Available at San Diego: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego: Station is accessible for individuals with disabilities.
San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park) is 5 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park). ATMs are available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park).
Ticket office support is available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park).
Available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park): Wheelchair accessible routes available.
San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center is 22 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food eateries located nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center. ATMs are available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center.
Available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center: Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
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