The cheapest and fastest buses from San Diego, CA to Santa Clarita, CA
Cheapest price on Sep 05
€32
Average ticket price on Sep 05
€34
Fastest journey on Sep 05
4 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
4 h 34 m
Buses on Sep 05
5
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 €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 5 buses from San Diego, CA to Santa Clarita, CA, including 5 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct buses cover the 226 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest buses will take 5 h 20 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.
7:45 PM4h05San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA11:50 PMSan Fernando, Rinaldi St / Rincon Ave (Greyhound Bus Stop)€321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:25 AM4h35San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA2:00 PMSan Fernando, Rinaldi St / Rincon Ave (Greyhound Bus Stop)€321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:50 AM4h10La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA2:00 PMSan Fernando, Rinaldi St / Rincon Ave (Greyhound Bus Stop)€321One-way0 transfers
7:10 PM4h40San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center11:50 PMSan Fernando, Rinaldi St / Rincon Ave (Greyhound Bus Stop)€351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 AM5h20San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center2:00 PMSan Fernando, Rinaldi St / Rincon Ave (Greyhound Bus Stop)€391One-way0 transfers
7:45 PM4h05San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA11:50 PMSan Fernando, Rinaldi St / Rincon Ave (Greyhound Bus Stop)€321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:50 AM4h10La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA2:00 PMSan Fernando, Rinaldi St / Rincon Ave (Greyhound Bus Stop)€321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:25 AM4h35San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA2:00 PMSan Fernando, Rinaldi St / Rincon Ave (Greyhound Bus Stop)€321One-way0 transfers
7:10 PM4h40San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center11:50 PMSan Fernando, Rinaldi St / Rincon Ave (Greyhound Bus Stop)€351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 AM5h20San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center2:00 PMSan Fernando, Rinaldi St / Rincon Ave (Greyhound Bus Stop)€391One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, 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 an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, while a flight costs an average of €317.
Distance: 140 miles (226 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€31 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price | €317 Average price |
5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 32m Average total duration 10h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Santa Clarita, CA:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Santa Clarita, CA costing on average €36.
A bus is €286 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Diego, CA to Santa Clarita, CA costing on average €317.
Other travel options to Santa Clarita, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
Flight takes on average 10h 32m.
San Diego, CA to Santa Clarita, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €32 |
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 today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:10 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 4h40 | 11:50 PM San Fernando, Rinaldi St / Rincon Ave (Greyhound Bus Stop) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:45 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 4h05 | 11:50 PM San Fernando, Rinaldi St / Rincon Ave (Greyhound Bus Stop) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 5 | |||||
FlixBus | 8:40 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 5h20 | 2:00 PM San Fernando, Rinaldi St / Rincon Ave (Greyhound Bus Stop) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 4h35 | 2:00 PM San Fernando, Rinaldi St / Rincon Ave (Greyhound Bus Stop) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 4h10 | 2:00 PM San Fernando, Rinaldi St / Rincon Ave (Greyhound Bus Stop) | 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 7 times per day, taking around 4h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:50, the last at 21:55. The fastest bus covers the 140 miles (226 km) distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 140 miles (226 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 3:50 AM |
Last bus 9:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 days |
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 €26. 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.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- 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.
- 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
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from San Diego, CA to Santa Clarita, CA
Most San Diego, CA to Santa Clarita, CA buses use the San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park) to San Fernando, Rinaldi St / Rincon Ave (Greyhound Bus Stop) station pair. Use this guide to compare San Diego, CA and Santa Clarita, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which San Diego, CA station do buses to Santa Clarita, CA leave from?
Getting to San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park) from San Diego city centre
San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park) is 5 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park) bus station facilities and services
San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several dining options nearby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park). ATMs are available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park): Wheelchair accessible routes available.
Getting to San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center from San Diego city centre
San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center is 22 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center bus station facilities and services
San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several fast food eateries located nearby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center. ATMs are available near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center: Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
Getting to San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District) from San Diego city centre
San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District) is 1 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District) bus station facilities and services
San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several dining options are in the area.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District). ATMs are available at San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District): Accessible for persons with disabilities.
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