How much is the bus ticket from Portland to San Diego?

The cheapest bus tickets from Portland to San Diego start from $146. The average price for this route is around $234. 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 Portland to San Diego?

The average bus travel time from Portland to San Diego is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 1497 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 9h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Portland to San Diego route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Portland to San Diego?

The earliest bus departs from Portland to San Diego at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Portland to San Diego?

A bus trip from Portland to San Diego generates an estimated 37 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 Portland 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 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland to San Diego from $580 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Portland to San Diego on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 4h	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	4:25pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	3:55pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	2d 2h	10:15pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags

Next departures for Portland to San Diego on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 14h	4:25pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 4h	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	4:25pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 13h	3:55pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	3:55pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to San Diego on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	10:15pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	Cheapest
	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 9h	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 12h	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 11h	1:40pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to San Diego on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	10:15pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 4h	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 14h	4:25pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	4:25pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 13h	3:55pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to San Diego on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	10:15pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 4h	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 14h	4:25pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	4:25pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 13h	3:55pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to San Diego on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	10:15pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 4h	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 14h	4:25pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	4:25pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 13h	3:55pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to San Diego on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 14h	4:25pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 4h	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	4:25pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 13h	3:55pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	3:55pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures for Portland to San Diego on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	10:15pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 4h	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 14h	4:25pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:50pm	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	4:25pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00am	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 13h	3:55pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:07 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to San Diego

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 28 minutes, and with fares starting at just $230, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 10hAverage Duration

1497 kmDistance

136kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$146 - $626	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$230 - $471	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 136kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Portland and San Diego?

Stops in Portland

A
Portland Union Station
7411 Northwest Station Way, Portland OR 97209, USA
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B
Portland Airport
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C
NW Everett & NW 8th Ave
728 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209, USA
D
Lloyd Center
NE 13th Ave & Holladay, Portland, OR 97232, USA
E
Pearl District
7418 NW Station Way (across street), Portland, OR 97209, 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

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,465 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Portland, OR 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 Portland to San Diego?
The cheapest bus tickets from Portland to San Diego start from $146. The average price for this route is around $234. 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 Portland to San Diego?
The average bus travel time from Portland to San Diego is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 1497 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 9h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Portland to San Diego route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Portland to San Diego?
The earliest bus departs from Portland to San Diego at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Portland to San Diego?
A bus trip from Portland to San Diego generates an estimated 37 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 Portland 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 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland 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.

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The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $554

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

You can expect to pay from $554 to $580 for a bus ticket from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $580 which is on 2025-11-30.