How much is the bus ticket from New York City to San Diego?

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to San Diego start from $224. The average price for this route is around $437. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from New York City to San Diego?

The average bus travel time from New York City to San Diego is 3d 4h, covering a distance of 3914 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 19h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New York City to San Diego route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 66 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to San Diego?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to San Diego at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to San Diego?

A bus trip from New York City to San Diego generates an estimated 98 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from New York City to San Diego?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87500 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to San Diego?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City to San Diego?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to San Diego?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus New York City to San Diego from $230 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to San Diego on January 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00am	Queens Jamaica (44th Pl/Archer Ave)	3d 15h	10:15pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2d 20h	5:35pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	3d 1h	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	2d 21h	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	2d 22h	6:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to San Diego on January 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:55am	New York Port Authority	3d 3h	10:05am	Downtown SD (Seaport)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	5:35pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	6:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	3d 1h	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to San Diego on January 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	3d 2h	10:15pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	5:35pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	6:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	2d 22h	6:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 7:11 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to San Diego

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 3 days, 4 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $224, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

66bus per day

3d 4hAverage Duration

3914 kmDistance

98kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$224 - $1,377	Average Duration3d 4h	CO₂ emissions 98kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$373 - $4,327	Average Duration3d 3h	CO₂ emissions 356kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New York City and San Diego?

Stops in New York City

A
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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C
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
Visit page
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
Visit page
E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
Visit page
F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,518 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Based on 87518 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $237

Greyhound New York City San Diego recent customer reviews

Fantastic bus driver R.D Brown for the first leg of the journey. Bus smelt strongly of urine and many power outlets did not work. Inconsiderate passengers who were drunk, displaying threatening behaviour, making noise, fighting, playing loud music and smoking weed on the bus in the early hours of the morning. They should have been removed immediately. Unhelpful staff at Colombus, Ohio when dealing with advising passengers about the ice storm in the Midwest. I was given no advice as to how to reach my final destination, San Diego. One member of staff said it was her last day of work and when I asked where the nearest airport was she was about to send me to an airport which was 9 hours away, instead of the nearby John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Another member is staff at the bus terminal just stopped me from getting on my scheduled bus, I asked if I could stick to the routine and get off somewhere else so I could catch a flight from somewhere closer to San Diego. He told me, i couldn't, and I'd just have to sit and wait for the possibly the two days - all other passengers from my previous bus were somehow transferred. No effort to help or provide me with information was given. I was gravely disappointed, the bus journey from one side of the country to the other was the highlight of my trip and I spent a lot of money flying over from abroad for the experience. I feel like I have unfairly treated by staff, and they did not fulfill their obligation to serve the public and ensure a comfortable ride, infact I felt my safety and wellbeing were threatened by keeping those unruly individuals on the bus. I am deeply upset. In the end I had to fork out another $400 dollars to fly to San Diego because nobody would help me.

Stacey B.

January 19, 2017

It the worst travelling experience

Janeise M.

January 12, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/512,160 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to San Diego, CA, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from New York City to San Diego?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to San Diego start from $224. The average price for this route is around $437. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from New York City to San Diego?
The average bus travel time from New York City to San Diego is 3d 4h, covering a distance of 3914 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 19h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New York City to San Diego route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 66 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to San Diego?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to San Diego at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to San Diego?
A bus trip from New York City to San Diego generates an estimated 98 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New York City to San Diego?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87500 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to San Diego?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-26

$718

01-27

$902

Today

$434

01-29

$302

01-30

No data

01-31

$388

02-01

$331

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The cheapest trip from New York City to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Jan 29, 2026 with a price of $302

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $302 to $933 for a bus ticket from New York City to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $302 which is on 2026-01-29.