The cheapest and fastest buses from Laguna Niguel, CA to San Diego, CA
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
103 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Laguna Niguel, 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 Laguna Niguel, CA to San Diego, CA will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 2 buses that leave Laguna Niguel, CA for San Diego, CA on Sat, May 09, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 09 the direct buses cover the 103 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Sat, May 09 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.
4:30 AM1h15Laguna Niguel, CA5:45 AMSan Diego, CA$221One-way0 transfers
10:35 PM1h50Laguna Niguel, CA12:25 AMSan Diego, CA$221One-way0 transfers
4:30 AM1h15Laguna Niguel, CA5:45 AMSan Diego, CA$221One-way0 transfers
10:35 PM1h50Laguna Niguel, CA12:25 AMSan Diego, CA$221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Laguna Niguel, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Laguna Niguel, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Laguna Niguel, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Laguna Niguel, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 36m.
You'll arrive about -1h -21m sooner (1h 36m by bus vs 1h 15m by car) and save roughly $-7.09 (€-5.67) compared to fuel and tolls ($22 (€17) vs $15 (€12)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Laguna Niguel, CA to San Diego, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:46AM | Arrival Time 08:04AM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:57AM | Arrival Time 08:04AM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:01AM | Arrival Time 10:19AM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:12AM | Arrival Time 10:19AM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:01AM | Arrival Time 12:49PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:12AM | Arrival Time 12:49PM | Duration 1h37 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:01PM | Arrival Time 02:49PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:12PM | Arrival Time 01:49PM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:01PM | Arrival Time 04:19PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:12PM | Arrival Time 04:49PM | Duration 1h37 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:31PM | Arrival Time 06:19PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:42PM | Arrival Time 06:49PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:31PM | Arrival Time 09:19PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:42PM | Arrival Time 08:19PM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:31PM | Arrival Time 10:49PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:42PM | Arrival Time 10:19PM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Live departures
Laguna Niguel, CA to San Diego, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Laguna Niguel, CA to San Diego, CA buses for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 6:46 AM Mission Viejo, CA | 1h18 | 8:04 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:57 AM San Clemente, CA | 1h07 | 8:04 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:01 AM Mission Viejo, CA | 1h18 | 10:19 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:12 AM San Clemente, CA | 1h07 | 10:19 AM 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 | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 1h45 | 11:45 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 2h20 | 12:20 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:01 AM Mission Viejo, CA | 1h48 | 12:49 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:12 AM San Clemente, CA | 1h37 | 12:49 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Laguna Niguel, CA | 2h00 | 2:10 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Laguna Niguel, CA | 1h30 | 1:40 PM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 1:01 PM Mission Viejo, CA | 1h48 | 2:49 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 1:12 PM San Clemente, CA | 0h37 | 1:49 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 2h35 | 5:10 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 1h50 | 4:25 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 1h20 | 3:55 PM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:01 PM Mission Viejo, CA | 1h18 | 4:19 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:12 PM San Clemente, CA | 1h37 | 4:49 PM San Diego, 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 | |
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) | 1h25 | 5:25 PM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, 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 | |
0 | 5:31 PM Mission Viejo, CA | 0h48 | 6:19 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:42 PM San Clemente, CA | 1h07 | 6:49 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:31 PM Mission Viejo, CA | 1h48 | 9:19 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:42 PM San Clemente, CA | 0h37 | 8:19 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 1h15 | 9:45 PM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 2h15 | 10:45 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 1h45 | 10:15 PM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 AM Laguna Niguel, CA | 1h15 | 5:45 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
0 | 9:31 PM Mission Viejo, CA | 1h18 | 10:49 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 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 | |
0 | 9:42 PM San Clemente, CA | 0h37 | 10:19 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:05 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 2h20 | 12:25 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:05 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 1h45 | 11:50 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Laguna Niguel, CA to San Diego, CA
Buses from Laguna Niguel, CA to San Diego, CA run on average 29 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 27 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:50, the last at 22:40. The fastest bus covers the 64 miles (103 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 64 miles (103 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€13) |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 27 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 3:50 AM |
Last bus 10:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Laguna Niguel, CA to San Diego, CAYou can travel by bus between Laguna Niguel, CA to San Diego, CA with FlixBus for as low as $17 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Laguna Niguel, CA to San Diego, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Laguna Niguel, 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.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Balboa Park, a sprawling urban park with museums, gardens, and the San Diego Zoo
- USS Midway Museum, a historic naval aircraft carrier museum offering interactive exhibits and tours
- La Jolla Cove, a picturesque coastal area known for its stunning views and marine life
- Gaslamp Quarter, a lively historic district with Victorian architecture, dining, and entertainment options
- Coronado Beach, a beautiful sandy beach known for its gentle waves and iconic hotel.
- Explore the vibrant art scene at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
- enjoy a harbor cruise for stunning views of the skyline and naval ships
- hike the scenic trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
- visit the Birch Aquarium to learn about marine life and ocean conservation
- experience the thrill of a whale watching tour off the coast.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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