Bus from San Francisco, US to San Diego, CA, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from San Francisco to San Diego on 30 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Santa Fe DepotCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
Greyhound Bus StopFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
409 Townsend St, SF
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Santa Fe DepotNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
409 Townsend St, SF
UCSD Health La Jolla StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:58 PST.

Get from San Francisco to San Diego

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
15h 30mAverage duration
454 milesDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

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

    The cheapest coach tickets from San Francisco to San Diego start from £46. The average price for this route is around £66. 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 journey from San Francisco to San Diego?

    The average bus journey time from San Francisco to San Diego is 15h 30m, covering a distance of 454 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 11h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Francisco to San Diego?

    The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to San Diego at 06:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.

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

    A bus journey from San Francisco to San Diego produces an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best bus company from San Francisco 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 5597 reviews.

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

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

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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
27/11
£144
28/11
£161
Today
£51
30/11
£59
01/12
£51
02/12
£51
03/12
£51
04/12
£51
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £51

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

You can expect to pay from £51 to £161 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £51, which is on 2025-12-01.

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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