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Cheap bus tickets from San Francisco, CA to San Diego

Showing times and prices for Oct 01

Cheapest

€108

Average

€141

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Francisco, CA to San Diego is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

10:40PM14h45

San Francisco, CA

01:25PMSan Diego

€1081One-way

1 transfer

06:35AM16h35

San Francisco, CA

11:10PMSan Diego

€1411One-way

1 transfer

11:00AM15h25

San Francisco, CA

02:25AMSan Diego

€1461One-way

1 transfer

08:00AM18h25

San Francisco, CA

02:25AMSan Diego

€1491One-way

2 transfers

08:00AM15h00

San Francisco, CA

11:00PMSan Diego

€1601One-way

2 transfers

Bus schedule from San Francisco, CA to San Diego

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday, October 1

Amtrak

05:40AM14h24

San Francisco, CA

08:04PMSanta Fe Depot

1 transfer

Amtrak

08:25AM14h39

San Francisco, CA

11:04PMSanta Fe Depot

1 transfer

Amtrak

10:35PM14h32

San Francisco, CA

01:07PMSanta Fe Depot

1 transfer

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Bus times from San Francisco, CA to San Diego

Showing times and prices for Oct 01

Fastest Journey

10 h 35 m

Average

11 h 52 m

Buses per day

Distance

738 km

Of the 5 buses that leave San Francisco, CA for San Diego every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

10:05PM10h35

San Francisco, CA

08:40AMSan Diego

€1551One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

10:05PM10h55

San Francisco, CA

09:00AMSan Diego

€1551One-way

0 transfers

10:40PM12h35

San Francisco, CA

11:15AMSan Diego

€991One-way

2 transfers

10:40PM12h35

San Francisco, CA

11:15AMSan Diego

€911One-way

0 transfers

10:05PM12h40

San Francisco, CA

10:45AMSan Diego

€1321One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from San Francisco, CA to San Diego

	Distance	457 miles (737 km)
	Average bus duration	12 h 35 min
	Average bus ticket price	$73 (€65)
	Bus frequency	1 a day
	Direct bus	Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day
	Bus providers	Flixbus, Amtrak or Greyhound

Buses from San Francisco, CA to San Diego cover the 457 miles (737 km) long journey taking on average 12 h 35 min with our travel partners like Flixbus, Amtrak or Greyhound. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $57 (€50), but the average price of bus tickets is $73 (€65).

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

Find the best buses to San Diego from San Francisco, CA with Omio's travel partners Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound from $57 (€50). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking 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.

FlixBus from San Francisco, CA to San Diego bus information:

Average Duration: 10 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: $57
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

Amtrak is the main bus company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak buses running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by bus across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next bus journey between San Francisco, CA and San Diego.

FAQs: Bus from San Francisco, CA to San Diego

FAQs: Take the bus from San Francisco, CA to San Diego with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from San Francisco, CA to San Diego.

Cheap bus tickets from San Francisco, CA to San Diego can start from as little as $57 (€50) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for San Francisco, CA to San Diego is $73 (€65); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from San Francisco, CA to San Diego is 12 h 35 min to travel the 457 mile (737 km) long route, with around there is 1 bus per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from San Francisco, CA to San Diego leaves at 5: 40 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from San Francisco, CA to San Diego leaves at 11: 00 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from San Francisco, CA to San Diego without having to change trains with FlixBus or Greyhound. There is 1 direct bus from San Francisco, CA to San Diego each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the route from San Francisco, CA to San Diego you can take a bus with Flixbus, Amtrak or Greyhound. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services from San Francisco, CA to San Diego on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

The cheapest month for a bus from San Francisco, CA to San Diego is November.

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