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Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for San Diego, CA to East Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to East Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $476.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $491 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 39m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to East Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to East Los Angeles, CA costing on average $39 (€32).
A bus is $463 (€382) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to East Los Angeles, CA costing on average $491 (€405).
Other travel options to East Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
Flight takes on average 8h 39m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
San Diego, CA to East Los Angeles, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Compare prices and tickets San Diego, CA to East Los Angeles, CA by bus, train, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Diego, CA to East Los Angeles, CA
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Buses from San Diego, CA to East Los Angeles, CA run on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 30 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 107 miles (173 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 107 miles (173 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€22) |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 30 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Bus providers: Greyhound from San Diego, CA to East Los Angeles, CAYou can travel by bus between San Diego, CA to East Los Angeles, CA with Greyhound for as low as $26 (€22). 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 East Los Angeles, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Diego, CA to East Los Angeles, 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 East Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- 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.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
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