The cheapest and fastest buses from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 4 buses that leave San Diego, CA for Burbank, CA on Sun, May 31, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 195 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 6 h 30 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.
3:30 PM4h05San Diego, CA7:35 PMBurbank, CA$431One-way0 transfers
2:35 AM4h35San Diego, CA7:10 AMBurbank, CA$441One-way0 transfers
1:45 PM6h30San Diego, CA8:15 PMBurbank, CA$511One-way0 transfers
7:15 PM4h35San Diego, CA11:50 PMBurbank, CA$531One-way0 transfers
3:30 PM4h05San Diego, CA7:35 PMBurbank, CA$431One-way0 transfers
7:15 PM4h35San Diego, CA11:50 PMBurbank, CA$531One-way0 transfers
2:35 AM4h35San Diego, CA7:10 AMBurbank, CA$441One-way0 transfers
1:45 PM6h30San Diego, CA8:15 PMBurbank, CA$511One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. 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 train costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $172.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $540 Average price |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
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 San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA costing on average $48 (€39).
A train is $498 (€401) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA costing on average $540 (€435).
Other travel options to Burbank, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 34m.
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $51 |
Live departures
San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:50 PM San Diego, CA | 5h10 | 11:00 PM Burbank, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM San Diego, CA | 4h35 | 11:50 PM Burbank, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
![]() | 2:35 AM San Diego, CA | 4h35 | 7:10 AM Burbank, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA
Buses from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CAYou can travel by bus between San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as $31 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from San Diego, CA to Burbank, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Diego, CA to Burbank, 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 Burbank, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- 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.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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