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USS Midway Museum
A large aircraft carrier museum on the waterfront with restored aircraft, flight deck exhibits, and naval history. One of the city's most visited cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
2 h 19 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
180 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 20 buses that leave Los Angeles, CA for San Diego, CA on Wed, Jul 08, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 08 the direct buses cover the 180 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
On Wed, Jul 08 the slowest buses will take 2 h 45 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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0Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $288.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $454 Average price |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $39 (€32).
A bus is $418 (€344) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $454 (€373).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 46m.
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 08:34AM | Duration 3h19 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:49AM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:39PM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:49PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:19PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:19PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:19PM | Duration 3h19 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA buses for today, Tuesday, July 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 6:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3h45 | 10:15 PM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4h15 | 10:45 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:00 PM Los Angeles, CA | 3h19 | 11:19 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3h30 | 11:50 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4h05 | 12:25 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:15 AM Los Angeles, CA | 2h45 | 5:00 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:15 AM Los Angeles, CA | 3h19 | 8:34 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:30 AM Los Angeles, CA | 2h19 | 9:49 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3h30 | 11:45 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4h05 | 12:20 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:50 AM Los Angeles, CA | 2h49 | 12:39 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4h00 | 4:25 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4h45 | 5:10 PM San Diego, Rail Ct / E San Ysidro Blvd (McDonald`s), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4h45 | 5:10 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4h40 | 6:10 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 5h15 | 6:45 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 1:30 PM Los Angeles, CA | 4h05 | 5:35 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:15 PM Los Angeles, CA | 2h45 | 5:00 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:00 PM Los Angeles, CA | 2h19 | 6:19 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA run on average 29 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 28 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 111 miles (180 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 111 miles (180 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€17) |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Discover the best of San Diego — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect San Diego trip today.
A large aircraft carrier museum on the waterfront with restored aircraft, flight deck exhibits, and naval history. One of the city's most visited cultural attractions.
Balboa Park's flagship art museum, known for European old masters, South Asian art, and major rotating exhibitions in a landmark Spanish Colonial building.
Contemporary art museum with a major La Jolla campus and strong collection of postwar and current works, plus ocean-view architecture and installations.
San Diego's signature urban park, filled with gardens, plazas, museums, and Spanish Colonial architecture. It is one of the city's essential places to explore.
A scenic coastal area known for sea lions, turquoise water, dramatic cliffs, and some of the most photographed ocean views in San Diego.
A popular waterfront walking area with bay views, promenades, and public spaces near downtown, especially appealing at sunset and on casual strolls.
Baja-style fish tacos are a San Diego staple, usually made with battered or grilled local fish, cabbage, crema, and salsa in a corn tortilla.
A classic San Diego burrito filled with carne asada, fries, cheese, and salsa, reflecting the city’s Mexican borderland food culture.
A beloved local late-night dish of fries topped with carne asada, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.
An iconic casual spot in Barrio Logan known for house-made tortillas, rice, beans, and traditional Mexican plates with a no-frills atmosphere.
A long-running waterfront seafood market and eatery loved for fresh fish sandwiches, chowder, and a classic San Diego harbor setting.
A popular casual restaurant serving upscale fried chicken, sandwiches, and local beers in a lively indoor-outdoor setting.
San Diego is pricey by U.S. standards, especially for hotels and dining near beaches and downtown.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5.
Are you planning on traveling from Los Angeles to San Diego? You are in luck as it's a breeze when you book your bus from Omio. Omio is an online platform that connects you to reliable bus service when you Travel from Los-Angeles to San-Diego. The journey usually takes between 3h to 8h depending on departure time and cost. The Cheapest way to get from Los-Angeles to San-Diego Diego is by bus, with the first departure time being 8:00 a.m. Get yourself cheap tickets from Los-Angeles to San-Diego at the Decatur bus station, where you will ride in the comfortable Greyhound Buses. The departure schedule is every two hours after the first trip, with the first one being at 8:00 a.m.
Travel time from Los-Angeles to San-Diego varies depending on cost and departure time. However, it takes between 3h to 8h depending on factors like delays and stopovers. If you take the first trip where the bus departs the Decatur bus station at 8:00 a.m., you will reach your destination at around 11:00 a.m. with all factors remaining constant. You will also enjoy the views that both cities offer along the way. You also have the option of taking the afternoon bus, which is cheaper but takes a longer travel time to reach the destination.
Don't worry about missing the bus, thanks to the many daily trips made from Los Angeles to San Diego by bus. There are more than eight trips per day that follow a strict schedule. The schedules are convenient for people traveling to both cities for business. On average, the fastest bus trip may take 3h to reach the destination. It's usually charging more than the other trips as it's convenient, especially for people doing business. However, it may take up to 8h if you take the 1:45 p.m., bus due to delays.

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Departure bus station: Arrive early at the Decatur Station for convenience. You also have enough time to look around the Decatur Station, which has modern state-of-the-art lounging facilities. You can also take a meal at the station thanks to the dining area available in the station. Then, freshen up in the bathrooms as you wait for your 111 miles (178 km) journey that takes 3h on average.
Arrival bus station: After taking the Greyhound bus, you will get to the San-Diego bus station 3h later. The station has modern facilities and has resting places you can enjoy as you wait to be picked up by the taxi. The station is located 2.9 miles (4.6 km) from downtown San Diego and will take you 9min to walk there. The 3h journey can affect your energy levels, making it necessary for you to have a meal. The station has a dining facility where you can buy food and refreshments. You also have access to clean bathrooms where you can relieve yourself.
Traveling from Los Angeles to San Diego is easy and affordable. Take a Greyhound bus from Los Angeles to San Diego Bus station anytime from 8:00 a.m. Los-Angeles to San-Diego price may vary depending on the cost and time of the day. However, the route has many schedules per day for your convenience. You can cancel your trip at your convenience from your phone with the Omio platform. In some cases, cancellation charges apply. However, if the cancellation is made 30 days before booking, you won't incur any charges. However, it's advisable to make your booking early to enjoy below-average prices. You also have the option of purchasing Round trips tickets and one-way tickets depending on whether you need them.
You can get cheap busses from Los Angeles to San Diego from the Decatur station online through the Omio application. The state-of-the-art busses have huge legroom for comfort. You won't notice how time flies while riding with the greyhound bus, thanks to the Wi-Fi available on the bus. You also have an individual power outlet where you can charge your phone or computer. The buses are clean and offer you flexible ticketing, which allows you to cancel the tickets. You can also continue working from your seat as you have access to the internet. To confirm the information visit the greyhound website for a virtual tour in one of their buses.

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You can get Los-Angeles to San-Diego cheap buses from the Decatur station anytime from 8 am. It's easy to book the buses online from the Omio platform. The buses are spacious as they lack middle seats. In addition, you will enjoy the enormous leg space making your journey convenient. If you are tired, all you need is to make use of the reclining seats for sleeping.
With the personal power outlet, you can continue working or have fun online, thanks to their high-speed Wi-Fi connection. You don't have to worry about your luggage as the overhead storage will take care of the situation. The clean busses are eco-friendly, with many dust bins erected in strategic positions. The buses charge the same price without specifying whether it's first or second class. Disabled people have the comfort of riding in a bus with a huge leg space for convenience.
You can find Tickets from Los-Angeles to San-Diego online through Omio or physically at the Decatur station. Booking earlier than departure dates allows you to enjoy lower Los-Angeles to San-Diego cost of transportation. Los-Angeles to San-Diego cheapest way is through taking a greyhound bus from the Decatur station. Tickets are available online thanks to Omio, and you can save money by booking in advance. If you are flexible with travel dates, you can cancel the trip charge-free if you do it 30 days before departure. However, if you don't mind about the time it will take you to reach your destination, choose the bus with a long Los-Angeles to San-Diego travel time as it allows you to explore the cities and their environs. The buses that take a long time are also cheaper compared to the other fast trips.
San-Diego is blessed with many hidden gems that you may want to explore when visiting the city. From Los-Angeles Decatur St to San-Diego Bus station, you can visit the San Diego Zoo on short notice as you don't need any reservations. You will see many animals like Koalas, Pandas, Wolves, Tigers, among other wildlife. The place is full of beautiful flora and fauna.
You can purchase your ticket online, and cancelation is allowed if done 24h in advance. If you love water games, visit the fantastic La Jolla coastline for a kayak tour. You can enlist the services of a guide if you don't have any kayak experience. You can buy the tickets online, and they are valid for 1h 30min. Ticket cancelation is also allowed if done 24h in advance.
If you have enough time, try the San Diego Harbour Cruise to see the San Diego buildings while floating on water. The cruise allows you to view the Coronado Bridge, the naval base, and a couple of sea lions. You have the option of either booking a 1h or 2h cruise, although taking multiple tours is also allowed. Like the rest of the locations, you can book your tickets online and cancel them for free one day before the booking.
Whale watching is another activity you can participate in while visiting San Diego. You can take a cruise on a sailboat to enjoy watching the whales swimming. You can book the tickets conveniently from your mobile phone, but you can get a full refund if you cancel the ticket one day in advance.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA buses use the Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) to San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center station pair, with some services arriving at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park). Use this guide to compare Los Angeles, CA 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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