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Compare train, bus, and flight for San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg.

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€48

Average price

€79

Average price

€32

Average price

Cheapest

17h 50m

Average duration

17h 20m

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30m

Additional time*

14h 59m

Average duration

14h 29m

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30m

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4h 35m

Average duration

Fastest

1h 35m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.7 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.2 - 4.4kg

CO2 emissions

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San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA bus times

Showing buses for today, Friday, May 23
Last updated at 7:52 AM
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Tickets
greyhound+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29
15h00
4:30 AM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA2 transfers
greyhound+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhound1:30 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29
14h30
4:00 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center2 transfers
greyhound+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhound1:30 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29
14h00
3:30 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhound3:30 PM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA
12h00
3:30 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhound3:30 PM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA
12h30
4:00 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA
13h00
4:30 AM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhound4:30 PM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA
14h55
7:25 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhound4:30 PM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA
14h20
6:50 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA1 transfer
greyhound+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhound11:00 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29
18h05
5:05 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center2 transfers
greyhound+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29
19h00
6:00 PM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA2 transfers
greyhound+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhound11:00 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29
17h30
4:30 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA2 transfers
Saturday, May 24
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus+greyhound3:10 AM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA
13h20
4:30 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 AM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA
14h50
6:00 PM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:00 AM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA
11h15
4:15 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhound5:00 AM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA
12h05
5:05 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center1 transfer
greyhound5:40 AM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29
13h10
6:50 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center0 transfersDirect
greyhound5:40 AM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29
12h35
6:15 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhound6:25 AM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA
12h25
6:50 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus+greyhound6:25 AM San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA
11h50
6:15 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA

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Buses from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA run on average 32 times per day, taking around 17h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $58 (€48) but you can travel from only $33 (€28) by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $33 (€28)
Distance
457 miles (737 km)
Average bus duration
17h 20m
Cheapest ticket price
$58 (€48)
Buses per day
32
Direct buses
4
Bus providers
2
Fastest bus
17h 20m
First bus
14:30
Last bus
14:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $33 (€28)

Bus companies: FlixBus, Amtrak and Greyhound from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA

You can travel by bus between San Francisco, CA and San Diego, CA with FlixBus, Amtrak and Greyhound for as low as $52 (€43). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Bus information from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA with FlixBus:

  • Average Duration: 10 h 35 min
  • Cheapest Price: $52
  • FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

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Popular bus stations from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA

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The major bus station for departures in San Francisco is San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street for your trip from San Francisco to San Diego.
San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street
The major bus station for arrivals in San Diego is San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District) for your trip to San Diego from San Francisco.
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