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

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Diego to Long Beach on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Bus Stop
Long Beach Bus StationCheapest
FlixBusBus
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Long BeachFastest
FlixBusBus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Long BeachNo tags
FlixBusBus
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Long BeachNo tags
FlixBusBus
Downtown SD (Seaport)
Long BeachNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:03 AM PST.

Get from San Diego to Long Beach

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours, and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
2hAverage Duration
134 kmDistance
3kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Long Beach, CA 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 San Diego to Long Beach?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Long Beach start from $37. The average price for this route is around $45. 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 San Diego to Long Beach?

    The average bus travel time from San Diego to Long Beach is 2h, covering a distance of 134 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.

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

    The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Long Beach at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 2:10pm.

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

    A bus trip from San Diego to Long Beach generates an estimated 3 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 San Diego to Long Beach?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

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

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

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Diego to Long Beach?

    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 San Diego to Long Beach?

    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
11-27
$43
11-28
$45
Today
$46
11-30
$56
12-01
$32
12-02
$31
12-03
No data
12-04
$28
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Long Beach, CA was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $95 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Long Beach, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually Greyhound 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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