The cheapest and fastest buses from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
2 h 19 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 13 buses that leave Union Station, Los Angeles, CA for Old Town Station, San Diego, CA on Wed, Aug 05, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 2 h 49 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.
8:20 PM4h05Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA12:25 AMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center$261One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 PM4h15Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA10:45 PMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center$261One-way0 transfers
8:15 AM4h05Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA12:20 PMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center$261One-way0 transfers
011:30 AM2h49Los Angeles, CA2:19 PMSan Diego, CA$501One-way0 transfers
04:00 PM2h49Los Angeles, CA6:49 PMSan Diego, CA$501One-way0 transfers
08:00 PM2h19Los Angeles, CA10:19 PMSan Diego, CA$501One-way0 transfers
01:30 PM2h19Los Angeles, CA3:49 PMSan Diego, CA$501One-way0 transfers
02:15 AM2h45Los Angeles, CA5:00 AMSan Diego, CA$511One-way0 transfers
02:15 PM2h45Los Angeles, CA5:00 PMSan Diego, CA$511One-way0 transfers
011:30 AM2h49Los Angeles, CA2:19 PMSan Diego, CA$501One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
Buses from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:20, the last at 22:20. The fastest bus covers the 108 miles (174 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 108 miles (174 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 3:20 AM |
Last bus 10:20 PM |
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Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 08:04AM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:19AM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:19PM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:49PM | Duration 3h19 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:49PM | Duration 3h19 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:19PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:19PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:19PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Live departures
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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0 | 8:00 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h19 | 10:19 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
0 | 2:15 AM Los Angeles, CA | 2h45 | 5:00 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:15 AM Los Angeles, CA | 2h49 | 8:04 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:30 AM Los Angeles, CA | 2h49 | 10:19 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4h05 | 12:20 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:30 AM Los Angeles, CA | 2h49 | 12:19 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Bus from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Old Town Station, San Diego, 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 Old Town Station, San Diego, 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.
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