The cheapest and fastest buses from San Diego, CA to Laguna Beach, CA
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Diego, CA to Laguna 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 Laguna Beach, CA will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 4 buses that leave San Diego, CA for Laguna Beach, CA on Fri, Jun 05, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct buses cover the 109 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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.
8:40 PM1h40San Diego, CA10:20 PMLaguna Beach, CA$301One-way0 transfers
2:45 PM1h55San Diego, CA4:40 PMLaguna Beach, CA$301One-way0 transfers
1:45 PM1h55San Diego, CA3:40 PMLaguna Beach, CA$311One-way0 transfers
2:35 AM1h45San Diego, CA4:20 AMLaguna Beach, CA$361One-way0 transfers
8:40 PM1h40San Diego, CA10:20 PMLaguna Beach, CA$301One-way0 transfers
2:35 AM1h45San Diego, CA4:20 AMLaguna Beach, CA$361One-way0 transfers
2:45 PM1h55San Diego, CA4:40 PMLaguna Beach, CA$301One-way0 transfers
1:45 PM1h55San Diego, CA3:40 PMLaguna Beach, CA$311One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for San Diego, CA to Laguna Beach, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Laguna Beach, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 67 miles (109 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m 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 Laguna Beach, CA:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Diego, CA to Laguna Beach, CA costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Laguna Beach, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 34m.
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (1h 10m by bus vs 1h 36m by car). Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $16 (€13) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
San Diego, CA to Laguna Beach, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Live departures
San Diego, CA to Laguna Beach, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Laguna Beach, CA buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:35 AM San Diego, CA | 1h45 | 4:20 AM Laguna Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 PM San Diego, CA | 1h55 | 3:40 PM Laguna Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:45 PM San Diego, CA | 1h55 | 4:40 PM Laguna Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 PM San Diego, CA | 1h40 | 10:20 PM Laguna Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Diego, CA to Laguna Beach, CA
Buses from San Diego, CA to Laguna Beach, CA run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 22 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:26. The fastest bus covers the 67 miles (109 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 67 miles (109 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:26 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from San Diego, CA to Laguna Beach, CAYou can travel by bus between San Diego, CA to Laguna Beach, CA with FlixBus for as low as $17 (€14). 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 Laguna Beach, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Diego, CA to Laguna 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 Laguna Beach, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- 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.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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