- Must visit
USS Midway Museum
A large aircraft carrier museum on the waterfront with restored aircraft, flight deck exhibits, and naval history. One of the city's most visited cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Westminster, CA to 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 Westminster, CA to San Diego, CA will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 3 buses that leave Westminster, CA for San Diego, CA on Thu, Jul 09, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct buses cover the 140 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Thu, Jul 09 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Westminster, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Westminster, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Westminster, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 3m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 06:12AM | Arrival Time 08:34AM | Duration 2h22 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 06:14AM | Arrival Time 08:34AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 08:27AM | Arrival Time 10:49AM | Duration 2h22 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 08:29AM | Arrival Time 09:49AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 10:47AM | Arrival Time 01:09PM | Duration 2h22 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 10:49AM | Arrival Time 12:39PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 02:27PM | Arrival Time 03:49PM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 02:29PM | Arrival Time 04:19PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 04:57PM | Arrival Time 06:19PM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 04:59PM | Arrival Time 06:19PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 06:57PM | Arrival Time 08:49PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 06:59PM | Arrival Time 09:19PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 08:57PM | Arrival Time 11:19PM | Duration 2h22 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 08:59PM | Arrival Time 10:49PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Westminster, CA to San Diego, CA buses for today, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 6:12 AM Buena Park, CA | 2h22 | 8:34 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:14 AM Anaheim, CA | 2h20 | 8:34 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:27 AM Buena Park, CA | 2h22 | 10:49 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:29 AM Anaheim, CA | 1h20 | 9:49 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 2h05 | 11:45 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Anaheim, Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) | 2h40 | 12:20 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 2h20 | 12:20 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 1h45 | 11:45 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:47 AM Buena Park, CA | 2h22 | 1:09 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:49 AM Anaheim, CA | 1h50 | 12:39 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:27 PM Buena Park, CA | 1h22 | 3:49 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:29 PM Anaheim, CA | 1h50 | 4:19 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 2h35 | 5:10 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 1h20 | 3:55 PM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 1h50 | 4:25 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:57 PM Buena Park, CA | 1h22 | 6:19 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:59 PM Anaheim, CA | 1h20 | 6:19 PM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Westminster, CA to San Diego, CA run on average 35 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 33 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 86 miles (140 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 86 miles (140 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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