How much is the bus ticket from Portland to San Diego?

The cheapest bus tickets from Portland to San Diego start at R 1 681. The average price for this route is around R 3 197. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Portland to San Diego?

The average bus journey time from Portland to San Diego is 1d 19h, covering a distance of 1497 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 9h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Portland to San Diego route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Portland to San Diego?

The earliest bus departs from Portland to San Diego at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 20:00.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Portland to San Diego?

A bus trip from Portland to San Diego produces an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Portland to San Diego?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Portland to San Diego?

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Portland 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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Portland to San Diego?

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.

Bus Portland to San Diego from R 3 357 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 23 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 14h	16:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 3h	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	16:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	02:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 9h	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 13h	15:55	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 24 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 19h	15:55	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 3h	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 12h	14:10	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	02:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 9h	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	16:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 25 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	22:15	Downtown SD (Seaport)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 3h	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 14h	16:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	16:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 13h	15:55	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 26 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 14h	16:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 3h	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	16:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 13h	15:55	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 19h	15:55	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 27 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	22:15	Downtown SD (Seaport)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 3h	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 12h	14:10	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	02:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 9h	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	16:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 28 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 3h	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 12h	14:10	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	02:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 9h	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	16:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 11h	13:40	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 29 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	22:15	Downtown SD (Seaport)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 3h	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 14h	16:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	02:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 9h	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	16:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags

Next departures from Portland to San Diego on 30 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 9h	11:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 3h	23:50	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 14h	16:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 20h	16:25	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:00	Portland Curbside Bus Stop	1d 13h	15:55	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 5:14 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Portland to San Diego

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 734, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 10hAverage duration

1497 kmDistance

136kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 681 - R 6 163	Average duration1d 19h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 734 - R 5 606	Average duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 136kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Portland and San Diego?

Stops in Portland

A
Portland Airport
Visit page
B
Portland Union Station
7411 Northwest Station Way, Portland OR 97209, USA
Visit page
C
NW Everett & NW 8th Ave
728 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209, USA
D
Lloyd Center
NE 13th Ave & Holladay, Portland, OR 97232, USA
E
Pearl District
7418 NW Station Way (across street), Portland, OR 97209, USA

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 447 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 699 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Portland to San Diego?
The cheapest bus tickets from Portland to San Diego start at R 1 681. The average price for this route is around R 3 197. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Portland to San Diego?
The average bus journey time from Portland to San Diego is 1d 19h, covering a distance of 1497 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 9h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Portland to San Diego route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Portland to San Diego?
The earliest bus departs from Portland to San Diego at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 20:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Portland to San Diego?
A bus trip from Portland to San Diego produces an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Portland to San Diego?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Portland to San Diego?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Portland 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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Portland to San Diego?
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.

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R 6 441

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 24 Dec 2025 with a price of R 4 548

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

You can expect to pay from R 4 548 to R 6 441 for a bus ticket from Portland, OR to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 4 548, which is on 2025-12-24.