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

The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Boston start at R 2 729. The average price for this route is around R 10 729. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus journey time from San Diego to Boston is 3d 7h, covering a distance of 4146 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3d 2h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the San Diego to Boston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Boston at 06:45. And the latest bus departs at 19:35.

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

A bus trip from San Diego to Boston produces an estimated 104 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 San Diego to Boston?

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 San Diego to Boston?

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 San Diego to Boston?

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 Boston?

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 San Diego to Boston from R 6 846 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Diego to Boston on 26 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:15	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	3d 9h	05:10	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 6h	05:10	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:15	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	3d 10h	05:40	Brookline	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 7h	05:40	Brookline	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Boston on 27 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:45	Downtown SD (Seaport)	3d 14h	07:20	Brookline	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 2h	15:10	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	3d 4h	15:10	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 6h	05:10	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	3d 6h	21:50	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Boston on 28 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:55	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	3d 14h	09:00	Brookline	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 2h	15:10	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	3d 4h	15:10	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 6h	05:10	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	3d 6h	21:50	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Boston on 29 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	3d 6h	21:45	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 2h	15:10	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	3d 4h	15:10	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 6h	05:10	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	3d 6h	21:50	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Boston on 30 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 9h	19:20	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:55	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	3d 4h	15:10	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	3d 4h	15:10	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 6h	05:10	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	3d 6h	21:50	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Boston on 31 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:45	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 5h	15:10	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:55	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	3d 4h	15:10	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	3d 4h	15:10	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 6h	05:10	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	3d 6h	21:50	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Boston on 1 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:45	Downtown SD (Seaport)	3d 14h	07:20	Brookline	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 2h	15:10	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	3d 4h	15:10	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 6h	05:10	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:55	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	3d 10h	05:10	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Boston on 2 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 6h	19:20	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 2h	15:10	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	3d 4h	15:10	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	19:35	Greyhound Bus Stop	3d 6h	05:10	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	3d 6h	21:50	Boston (South Station)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 3 days, 7 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 729, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

3d 7hAverage duration

4146 kmDistance

104kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 729 - R 18 925	Average duration3d 7h	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 4 586 - R 61 110	Average duration3d 4h	CO₂ emissions 378kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Boston?

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 Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Visit page
B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 453 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 745 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 San Diego, CA, US to Boston, MA, 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 San Diego to Boston?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Boston start at R 2 729. The average price for this route is around R 10 729. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from San Diego to Boston?
The average bus journey time from San Diego to Boston is 3d 7h, covering a distance of 4146 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3d 2h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the San Diego to Boston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Diego to Boston?
The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Boston at 06:45. And the latest bus departs at 19:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Boston?
A bus trip from San Diego to Boston produces an estimated 104 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 San Diego to Boston?
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 San Diego to Boston?
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 San Diego to Boston?
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 Boston?
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

24/12

R 11 384

25/12

R 10 905

Today

R 12 375

27/12

R 9 358

28/12

R 10 102

29/12

R 6 846

30/12

R 7 914

31/12

R 7 657

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 29 Dec 2025 with a price of R 6 846

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 Boston, MA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 6 846 to R 12 375 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 6 846, which is on 2025-12-29.