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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
$192
Average price
$192
Fastest journey
1 d 6 h 50 m
Average duration
1 d 6 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1663 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lacey, WA 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 Lacey, WA to San Diego, CA will cost around $192 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $192.
Of the 1 buses that leave Lacey, WA for San Diego, CA on Thu, Jun 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct buses cover the 1663 km distance in an average of 1 d 6 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 6 h 50 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest buses will take 1 d 6 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.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lacey, WA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $212. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $212, and a flight costs an average of $284.
Distance: 1033 miles (1663 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$285 Average price | $342 Average price | $263 Average price Cheapest | $245 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
31h 3m Average total duration 30h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration Fastest 6h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 42h 41m Average total duration 42h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lacey, WA to San Diego, CA:
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lacey, WA to San Diego, CA costing on average $285 (€231).
A train is $79 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lacey, WA to San Diego, CA costing on average $342 (€277).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 33m.
Train takes on average 42h 11m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 30h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $223 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 30h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $305 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 30h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $192 |
Operator Intercity Transit | Departure Time 04:44PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 36h41 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $300 |
The table below shows live departures for Lacey, WA to San Diego, CA buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:35 AM Lacey, WA | 30h50 | 8:25 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lacey, WA to San Diego, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 30h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $192 (€156) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:01, the last at 19:35. The fastest bus covers the 1033 miles (1663 km) distance in 30h 15m.
Distance 1033 miles (1663 km) |
Average bus duration 30h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $192 (€156) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 30h 15m |
First bus 4:01 AM |
Last bus 7:35 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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