How to travel from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA

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Compare bus and flight for Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $27.

Distance: 265 miles (427 km)

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$61

Average price

Cheapest

$121

Average price

8h 1m

Average total duration

7h 31m

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30m

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4h 44m

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1h 44m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA is a bus with an average price of $61.

This is compared to other travel options from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA:

A bus is $56 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA costing on average $117.

The fastest way to travel from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 41m.

Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Las Vegas, NV and San Diego, CA including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA among Omio's users.

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from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA

How to get from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:50 AM12h30
    Las Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC, NV
    6:20 PMSan Diego, Rail Ct / E San Ysidro Blvd (McDonald`s), CA
    $801One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:50 AM12h30
    Las Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC, NV
    6:20 PMSan Diego, Rail Ct / E San Ysidro Blvd (McDonald`s), CA
    $801One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • frontier airlinesF91469
    6:58 PM1h16
    Harry Reid International Airport
    8:14 PMSan Diego International Airport
    $2571One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    5:50 AM11h20
    Las Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC, NV
    5:10 PMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
    $801One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    5:50 AM10h35
    Las Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC, NV
    4:25 PMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
    $811One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    2:00 PM8h45
    Las Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC, NV
    10:45 PMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
    $1091One-way
    1 transfer
  • frontier airlinesF92016 · F92421
    12:57 AM8h08
    Harry Reid International Airport
    9:05 AMSan Diego International Airport
    $1941One-way
    1 transfer
  • frontier airlinesF92016 · F94989
    12:57 AM22h54
    Harry Reid International Airport
    11:51 PMSan Diego International Airport
    $2001One-way
    1 transfer
  • frontier airlinesF94612 · F94989
    6:34 PM5h17
    Harry Reid International Airport
    11:51 PMSan Diego International Airport
    $2211One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA

Travel to San Diego, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Las Vegas, NV and San Diego, CA including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA is a bus with an average price of $61.

This is compared to other travel options from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA:

A bus is $60 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA costing on average $121.

The fastest way to travel from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 44m.

Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 31m.

The distance from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA is approximately 265 miles (427 km).
The average frequency per day from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA is:
  • Around 58 flights per day.
  • Around 25 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Las Vegas, NV and San Diego, CA as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Harry Reid International Airport and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Las Vegas, Lv All In Shuttle LLC, NV and arrive in San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, frontier airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, American Airlines, CitizenPlane to go to San Diego, CA by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, 702 Shuttles, Tufesa Internacional, Tufesa to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, frontier airlines, Alaska Airlines, CitizenPlane.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, 702 Shuttles, Tufesa Internacional.
Omio customers who travel from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Anaheim, CA, Seattle, WA, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Diego, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in San Diego, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In San Diego, CA, you can explore the vibrant art scene at the Museum of Contemporary Art, enjoy a harbor cruise for stunning skyline and naval ship views, and hike the scenic trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Visit the Birch Aquarium to learn about marine life, or experience a whale watching tour off the coast. Don't miss Balboa Park, with its museums and the San Diego Zoo, the historic USS Midway Museum, picturesque La Jolla Cove, the lively Gaslamp Quarter, and the beautiful Coronado Beach.
Three to four days are ideal to explore San Diego's main attractions, including its beaches, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, and vibrant neighborhoods.
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