The cheapest and fastest buses from San Diego, CA to John Wayne Airport
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Buses per day
47
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Diego, CA to John Wayne Airport 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 John Wayne Airport will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 47 buses that leave San Diego, CA for John Wayne Airport on Fri, Jan 16, 47 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 16 the direct buses cover the 126 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Fri, Jan 16 the slowest buses will take 1 h 34 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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Compare bus and train for San Diego, CA to John Wayne Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to John Wayne Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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San Diego, CA to John Wayne Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:51AM | Arrival Time 09:33AM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:51AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 1h34 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:51AM | Arrival Time 01:33PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:51PM | Arrival Time 03:33PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:51PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h34 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:51PM | Arrival Time 07:33PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:51PM | Arrival Time 09:33PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Live departures
San Diego, CA to John Wayne Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to John Wayne Airport buses for today, Thursday, January 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 9:00 PM San Diego, CA | 2h45 | 11:45 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:51 PM San Diego, CA | 1h42 | 11:33 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:51 PM San Diego, CA | 1h34 | 11:25 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:30 PM San Diego, CA | 2h30 | 1:00 AM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:00 PM San Diego, CA | 2h15 | 1:15 AM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 2h05 | 1:30 AM Irvine, West Peltason Dr (UCI Crawford Hall), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:51 PM San Diego, CA | 1h34 | 1:25 AM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:51 PM San Diego, CA | 1h42 | 1:33 AM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 1h35 | 1:30 AM Irvine, West Peltason Dr (UCI Crawford Hall), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:15 AM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 1h15 | 1:30 AM Irvine, West Peltason Dr (UCI Crawford Hall), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 12:30 AM San Diego, CA | 2h30 | 3:00 AM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 1:00 AM San Diego, CA | 2h45 | 3:45 AM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 1:51 AM San Diego, CA | 1h42 | 3:33 AM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 1:51 AM San Diego, CA | 1h34 | 3:25 AM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 2h35 | 5:35 AM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 2h20 | 5:20 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:30 AM San Diego, CA | 2h30 | 6:00 AM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:35 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 1h45 | 5:20 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:35 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 2h00 | 5:35 AM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:51 AM San Diego, CA | 1h42 | 5:33 AM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:51 AM San Diego, CA | 1h34 | 5:25 AM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:00 AM San Diego, CA | 27h00 | 7:00 AM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:00 AM San Diego, CA | 2h45 | 8:45 AM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:30 AM San Diego, CA | 1h30 | 10:00 AM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:15 AM San Diego, CA | 2h30 | 11:45 AM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 2h40 | 4:40 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:30 PM San Diego, CA | 2h30 | 5:00 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:45 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 1h55 | 4:40 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:30 PM San Diego, CA | 2h30 | 6:00 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:51 PM San Diego, CA | 1h42 | 5:33 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:51 PM San Diego, CA | 1h34 | 5:25 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:10 PM San Diego, CA | 2h50 | 7:00 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:10 PM San Diego, CA | 2h50 | 8:00 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:51 PM San Diego, CA | 1h34 | 7:25 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:51 PM San Diego, CA | 1h42 | 7:33 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:00 PM San Diego, CA | 3h00 | 10:00 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 3h20 | 10:45 PM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 2h55 | 10:20 PM Irvine, West Peltason Dr (UCI Crawford Hall), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:45 PM San Diego, CA | 2h30 | 10:15 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:51 PM San Diego, CA | 1h42 | 9:33 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:51 PM San Diego, CA | 1h34 | 9:25 PM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:55 PM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 2h50 | 10:45 PM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:55 PM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 2h25 | 10:20 PM Irvine, West Peltason Dr (UCI Crawford Hall), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 2h30 | 10:45 PM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 2h05 | 10:20 PM Irvine, West Peltason Dr (UCI Crawford Hall), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Diego, CA to John Wayne Airport
Buses from San Diego, CA to John Wayne Airport run on average 32 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 31 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 13:45, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 78 miles (126 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 78 miles (126 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€13) |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 31 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 13:45 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from San Diego, CA to John Wayne Airport start from as low as $17 (€13) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $23 (€19) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 32 daily trains from San Diego, CA to John Wayne Airport with 31 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 1h 40m but the average duration is 2h 23m
Train Operators
- Travel from San Diego, CA to John Wayne Airport with FlixBus and Greyhound
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is FlixBus.
Stations & Schedule
- First train typically departs at 01:45 PM and the last at 11:15 PM
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from San Diego, CA to John Wayne AirportYou can travel by bus between San Diego, CA to John Wayne Airport with FlixBus, Greyhound 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 San Diego, CA to John Wayne Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Diego, CA to John Wayne Airport 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 John Wayne Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from San Diego, CA to John Wayne Airport, CA (SNA), follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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