The cheapest and fastest buses from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 47 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe Depot, 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 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 3 buses that leave Union Station, Los Angeles, CA for Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA on Mon, Dec 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct buses cover the 179 km distance in an average of 3 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest buses will take 4 h 40 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.






Union Station, Los Angeles, CA - Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CACompare FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus



Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €94.
Distance: 111 miles (179 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price | €179 Average price |
3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Live departures
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA buses for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA | 3h45 | 6:05 PM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA | 3h20 | 5:40 PM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:55 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2h45 | 5:40 PM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:55 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3h10 | 6:05 PM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3h25 | 7:45 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 PM Los Angles, S Hope St. USC Parking, CA | 3h45 | 10:10 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 PM Los Angles, S Hope St. USC Parking, CA | 3h15 | 9:40 PM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 2h45 | 9:40 PM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3h15 | 10:10 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4h00 | 12:25 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 3h30 | 11:55 PM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4h05 | 1:35 AM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4h40 | 2:10 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 2h35 | 12:55 AM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 3h00 | 1:20 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 PM Downey, Stonewood Center (251 Stonewood St), CA | 2h35 | 1:20 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 PM Downey, Stonewood Center (251 Stonewood St), CA | 2h10 | 12:55 AM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 22 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:30 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3h45 | 6:15 AM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3h15 | 5:45 AM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3h30 | 7:50 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
Buses from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA run on average 30 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 29 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 12:50, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 111 miles (179 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 111 miles (179 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€21) |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 29 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 12:50 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CAYou can travel by bus between Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus for as low as $27 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe Depot, 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 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- 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.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA, follow these tips:
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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).
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
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