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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Greyhound Bus Stop | Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St) | Cheapest | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | UCSD Health La Jolla Station | NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave) | Fastest | |||||
 | Santa Fe Depot | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus) | New York Port Authority | No tags | |||||
 | Greyhound Bus Stop | New York Port Authority | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to New York City
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 3 days, 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $219, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in San Diego and New York City?
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
Stops in New York City
- A4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
- B
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004 - C40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
- D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA - E127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
- F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to New York City 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 San Diego to New York City?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to New York City start from $219. The average price for this route is around $585. 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 San Diego to New York City?
The average bus travel time from San Diego to New York City is 3d 2h, covering a distance of 3910 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 19h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the San Diego to New York City route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Diego to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from San Diego to New York City at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to New York City?
A bus trip from San Diego to New York City 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 San Diego to New York City?
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 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to New York City?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Diego to New York City?
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 San Diego to New York City?
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.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to New York City was searched and found on Jan 7, 2026 with a price of $383To 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 New York City, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $383 to $2,878 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $458 which is on 2026-01-11.
Usually 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.
What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to New York City?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
