Bus from Reno to San Diego, CA, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Reno to San Diego on December 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Reno Station
Santa Fe DepotCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Reno
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Reno
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags
Amtrak
Reno Station
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Reno
UCSD Health La Jolla StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:48 AM PST.

Get from Reno to San Diego

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
1d 4hAverage Duration
775 kmDistance
19kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Reno 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Reno to San Diego?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Reno to San Diego start from $133. The average price for this route is around $224. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Reno to San Diego?

    The average bus travel time from Reno to San Diego is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 775 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 5m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which bus companies service the Reno to San Diego route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Reno to San Diego?

    The earliest bus departs from Reno to San Diego at 6:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30am.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Reno to San Diego?

    A bus trip from Reno to San Diego generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Reno to San Diego?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5652 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Reno to San Diego?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Reno 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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Reno to San Diego?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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
12-21
$390
12-22
No data
Today
$215
12-24
$197
12-25
$197
12-26
$202
12-27
No data
12-28
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Reno to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Dec 24, 2025 with a price of $197

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

You can expect to pay from $197 to $508 for a bus ticket from Reno to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $197 which is on 2025-12-24.

Usually Greyhound, Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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