Bus Tickets from Sacramento, US to San Diego, CA, US

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Next departures for Sacramento to San Diego on November 20
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Sacramento Valley Station
Santa Fe DepotCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Sacramento Station
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
FlixBus
Greyhound Sacramento Station
UCSD Health La Jolla StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Greyhound Sacramento Station
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags
Amtrak
Sacramento Valley Station
Santa Fe DepotNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento 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 15 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
15h 45mAverage Duration
744 kmDistance
19kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$96 - $368Average Duration15h 45m
19kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$163 - $281Average Duration18h 16m
69kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sacramento, US to San Diego, CA, US by bus

  1. How far is Sacramento from San Diego?

    The distance covered from Sacramento to San Diego is 762 km (473 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sacramento to San Diego?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Sacramento Station, in Sacramento, and end it at Mission Valley Sheraton, in San Diego.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-17
$129
11-18
$129
Today
$129
11-20
$129
11-21
$153
11-22
$153
11-23
$129
11-24
$143
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $129

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

You can expect to pay from $129 to $278 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $129 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Greyhound, FlixBus 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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