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Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum
Small local museum celebrating surfing history and culture, with boards, memorabilia, and exhibits tied to Huntington Beach’s surf identity.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Diego, CA to Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach, CA will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 16 buses that leave San Diego, CA for Huntington Beach, CA on Wed, Jun 03, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 131 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 1 h 42 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 San Diego, CA to Huntington Beach, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m 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 San Diego, CA to Huntington Beach, CA:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Huntington Beach, CA costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Huntington Beach, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $27 (€21) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.52 (€0.42). The journey takes 2h 8m versus 1h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:51AM | Arrival Time 09:33AM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:51AM | Arrival Time 11:33AM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:51AM | Arrival Time 01:33PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:51PM | Arrival Time 03:33PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:51PM | Arrival Time 05:33PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:51PM | Arrival Time 07:33PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:51PM | Arrival Time 09:33PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Huntington Beach, CA buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:40 PM San Diego, CA | 1h40 | 10:20 PM Huntington Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | 6:20 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 2h40 | 9:00 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:05 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 1h55 | 9:00 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 2h30 | 10:15 AM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:51 AM San Diego, CA | 1h42 | 9:33 AM Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 1h45 | 10:15 AM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 1h20 | 10:15 AM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:51 AM San Diego, CA | 1h42 | 11:33 AM Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:51 AM San Diego, CA | 1h42 | 1:33 PM Santa Ana, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from San Diego, CA to Huntington Beach, CA run on average 30 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 28 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 81 miles (131 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 81 miles (131 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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Discover the best of Huntington Beach — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Huntington Beach trip today.
Small local museum celebrating surfing history and culture, with boards, memorabilia, and exhibits tied to Huntington Beach’s surf identity.
Community-focused contemporary art gallery with rotating exhibitions, local artist programs, and cultural events in downtown.
Historic house museum from the 1890s offering insight into early settlement and ranch life in the Huntington Beach area.
The city’s signature sandy shoreline for surfing, sunbathing, and people-watching, centered around the pier and beach path.
Lively beachfront district with Main Street, shops, public plazas, and easy access to the pier and beach scene.
Major coastal wetland with walking trails, birdwatching, and scenic viewpoints, offering a quieter side of Huntington Beach.
Baja-style fish tacos are a Southern California staple, usually made with battered or grilled fish, cabbage, salsa, and crema. They are especially popular in Huntington Beach because of the city’s big
A large burrito filled with carne asada, fries, cheese, and salsa. While rooted in nearby Southern California border food culture, it is a familiar local favorite in casual Huntington Beach taquerias.
Fresh marinated raw tuna served over rice or greens with soy-based sauces and toppings. Its popularity reflects Huntington Beach’s surf culture and strong connection to Pacific coastal food traditions
A long-established seafood restaurant in the Huntington Beach area, especially known for prime rib and generous seafood dishes in a traditional supper-club style setting.
A well-known oceanfront restaurant near the pier serving seafood, steaks, and Hawaiian-inspired dishes in a lively, classic beach setting.
An established upscale spot at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach known for refined California coastal cuisine, cocktails, and polished resort atmosphere.
Beach-area lodging and dining push costs up. Casual meals are manageable, but tourist zones and oceanfront spots cost more.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5.
Buses are a convenient and reliable means of getting from San Diego to Huntington Beach. Bus providers provide regular services, and this makes them a reliable means. Plus, most cities have bus stops in the city centers so that travelers won't have to commute to the departure or arrival station. San Diego lies 107 miles (172 km) from Huntington Beach, and the average bus ride takes 2h 32min. Tufesa provides buses, and daily there are three buses on this route.
Three daily busses provide rides from San Diego to Huntington Beach. This means that there are more than 20 bus options for travelers every week to get the most convenient schedule. Fridays, weekends, and holidays typically have more bus rides than other days. The first daily bus starts its journey at 7:00 a.m., while the last bus departs San Diego at 11:00 a.m. Omio provides all the carriers’ schedules for you to choose the ideal bus ride.
The average bus journey from San Diego to Huntington Beach takes 2h 32min. The fastest bus can travel the distance in 2h. The slowest bus takes 2h 45min from San Diego to Huntington Beach. Most bus journeys do not have stops along the way and only provide direct services.
Departure bus station: Buses start their San Diego Huntington Beach journey at San Diego bus station. It operates daily from 06:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The station features several payphones and washrooms. The station is accessible via several public transport options. Bus lines 120, 150, 215, 30,901, and 923 have stops at the station. Alternatively, COASTER provides train services near the station. UC San Diego Blue Line cable car provides rides to and from the train station.
Arrival bus station: Buses arrive at the Huntington Park Tufesa bus stop its address is 2500 E Florence Ave Huntingtin Park Ca. The station is a hub for popular bus companies like Flixbus, Tufesa, and Greyhound buses. Travelers can get on Flixbus, Tufesa, or Greyhound from the bus station to other destinations in Huntington.
All buses from San Diego to Huntington Beach are operated by Tufesa. Tufesa serves major bus routes in the United States and Mexico, including Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Sacramento, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City.
Tufesa provides three daily buses from San Diego to Huntington Beach. They only provide direct services on the San Diego-Huntington Beach. The fastest Tufesa bus provides services from San Diego to Huntingtin Beach in 2h while the slowest bus takes 2h 45min.
Buses from San Diego to Huntington Beach provides several travel classes for their travelers. Its first-class provides spacious, reclining, comfortable seats. It also features Wi-Fi on board for travelers’ entertainment. Buses also provide the platinum class, which includes added comfort with more legroom and elbowroom. Platinum seats have 24 seats onboard, and travelers get them on a first-come, first-served basis. Tessa buses provide air conditioning, comfortable seats, reading lamps, and won board washrooms travelers are advised to arrive at the terminal at least an hour before the departure. Travelers also have to present a document of identification before getting on the bus. Each passenger can bring one checking luggage and one carry-on luggage for free. The luggage has a limit of 62 inches, the addition of total exterior dimensions (Length+ width +Height). Oversize and additional luggage have an excess fee. Travelers are advised to store luggage near them as they are not responsible for lost and misplaced luggage. Pets are not allowed on board. Buses have Wi-Fi for the traveler’s entertainment. Buses cater for reduced mobility travelers to enhance the easy use of the bus. Reduced mobility travelers will find boarding ramps, two mobility device securement areas, and priority boarding for reduced mobility travelers. Travelers can get additional assistance, but they have to contact their carriers before their journeys.
If you are looking for cheaper bus tickets from San Diego to Huntington Beach, consider booking tickets in advance. Ticket providers release tickets a few months before their scheduled dates. If you buy them a few weeks before their travel dates, they will cost cheaper. Flexibility is key when it comes to finding cheaper bus tickets. If you have a fixed schedule, you might land a cheaper bus ticket a few days before or after the scheduled dates. If you are flexible, you can easily land a cheaper bus ticket. Also, consider getting on buses with stops along journeys. Buses with stops often have cheaper tickets than direct buses. If time is not a journey factor, consider getting connecting buses for cheaper bus tickets.
Huntington Beach is one of the best beaches in Southern California, and this makes it a popular destination for any traveler. Beyond its beaches, it features various activities and attractions for travelers. Beach lovers will love a visit to Huntington Beach, thanks to its numerous beaches. Beach lovers will especially love Huntington Beach Pier, which extends 1800 feet into the ocean. The per is lined with fishing poles, photo settings, and miles of shoreline. Shopping lovers can explore the Surf City Store, specializing in beach gifts, fishing rental services, and a tackle shop. Huntington City Beach features a trail that parallels the Pacific Coast Highway. Travelers can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, fishing and hiking at the beach. Nature lovers will love a tour of Huntington Beach Central Park, an impressive 350-acre greenspace. It features a Shipley Nature center with birds, butterflies, and humming birds’ garden. It also features a disc golf course, biking trails, and a library. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve is another ideal destination for nature lovers as it offers coastal dunes, salt marshes, and wetlands. It also features bird sightings and walking trails linking scenic viewpoints. Avid shoppers will love visiting Huntington Harbor, which provides several dining and shopping options. Travelers can get private boat rides of the canals at Huntington Harbor. Art and charm lovers can visit the International Surfing Museum, which takes visitors through water sports' historical and cultural significance. It showcases motorized surfboards and surf memorabilia. Old World Village is a historical location that boasts a massive wealth of shops, restaurants, and cafes. It provides cobbled streets, which give the location a historical feel. If you love surfing, the Surfer’s Hall of Fame is an ideal destination for you. It is an area steeped in surfing history and home to the annual surfing championships held regularly. Shopping lovers will also love downtown Huntington Beach which features various surf shops, souvenir stands, and vintage apparel. It also features several food tricks and quaint restaurants. You can catch its Surf City Nuggets, weekly community celebrations with live music if you are lucky. Huntington Beach offers a selection of great restaurants with dishes from all parts of the globe. Degree is a restaurant located along with the Huntington Beach Pier ad it’s popular for its burgers. Secret spot is popular Mexican vegan cuisine, especially its breakfast burritos and mango blueberry pancakes. The Black Trumpet Bistro has a wide collection of Mediterranean fares like Moroccan Chicken tagine and Italian kinds of pasta.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Diego, CA to Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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