The cheapest and fastest buses from San Diego, CA to Santa Clarita, CA
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
226 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Diego, CA to Santa Clarita, 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 Santa Clarita, CA will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 2 buses that leave San Diego, CA for Santa Clarita, CA on Thu, Dec 04, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 04 the direct buses cover the 226 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
On Thu, Dec 04 the slowest buses will take 5 h 25 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for San Diego, CA to Santa Clarita, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Santa Clarita, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €51.
Distance: 140 miles (226 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€27 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price | €175 Average price |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 38m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
San Diego, CA to Santa Clarita, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Santa Clarita, CA buses for tomorrow, Thursday, December 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:20 PM San Diego, CA | 5h25 | 7:45 PM Santa Clarita, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:40 PM San Diego, CA | 4h05 | 7:45 PM Santa Clarita, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Diego, CA to Santa Clarita, CA
Buses from San Diego, CA to Santa Clarita, CA run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:35, the last at 21:55. The fastest bus covers the 140 miles (226 km) distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 140 miles (226 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 04:35 |
Last bus 21:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from San Diego, CA to Santa Clarita, CAYou can travel by bus between San Diego, CA to Santa Clarita, CA with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as $24 (€19). 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 Santa Clarita, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Diego, CA to Santa Clarita, 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 Santa Clarita, CA, 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.
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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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