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USS Midway Museum
Museum aboard the historic aircraft carrier USS Midway with restored aircraft, flight deck exhibits, and audio tours on San Diego Bay.
Cheapest price
$323
Average price
$323
Fastest journey
1 d 23 h 10 m
Average duration
1 d 23 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
2523 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Jackson, MS 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 Jackson, MS to San Diego, CA will cost around $323 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $323.
Of the 1 buses that leave Jackson, MS for San Diego, CA on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 2523 km distance in an average of 1 d 23 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 23 h 10 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 d 23 h 10 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jackson, MS to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $323. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $323, and a train costs an average of $1130.
Distance: 1567 miles (2523 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$323 Average price Cheapest | $1130 Average price | $582 Average price | $357 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
47h 40m Average total duration 47h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 76h 54m Average total duration 76h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration Fastest 6h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Jackson, MS to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $259 (€212) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jackson, MS to San Diego, CA costing on average $582 (€477).
A bus is $808 (€662) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jackson, MS to San Diego, CA costing on average $1130 (€926).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 47h 10m.
Train takes on average 76h 24m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 64h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $203 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 58h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $201 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 47h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $323 |
The table below shows live departures for Jackson, MS to San Diego, CA buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:25 PM Jackson, MS | 47h10 | 5:35 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Jackson, MS to San Diego, CA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 47h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $323 (€264) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:45, the last at 19:35. The fastest bus covers the 1567 miles (2523 km) distance in 47h 10m.
Distance 1567 miles (2523 km) |
Average bus duration 47h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $323 (€264) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 47h 10m |
First bus 6:45 AM |
Last bus 7:35 PM |
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Most Jackson, MS to San Diego, CA buses use the Jackson, Union Station to San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park) station pair, with some services arriving at San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District). Use this guide to compare Jackson, MS and San Diego, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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