Find coaches from San Diego, CA, US to New York City

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Diego to New York City on 19 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Greyhound Bus Stop
New York (Hudson Yards)Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
New York Port AuthorityNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Bus Stop
New York Port AuthorityNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
New York Port AuthorityNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:51 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 3 days, 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 3 352, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

67bus per day
3d 1hAverage duration
3905 kmDistance
98kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average priceR 3 352 - R 12 250Average duration3d 1h
98kg CO₂e
Train
Average priceR 4 961 - R 58 684Average duration3d 1h
356kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to New York City by bus

  1. How much does a bus ticket from San Diego to New York City cost?

    The bus ticket price from San Diego to New York City starts at R 3 352. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Diego to New York City is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the bus ride from San Diego to New York City?

    The average travel time between San Diego and New York City is around 3d 1h, although the fastest bus will take about 2d 20h. This is the time it takes to travel the 3912 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between San Diego and New York City?

    The number of buses from San Diego to New York City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 67 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Diego to New York City by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from San Diego to New York City?

    When taking the bus from San Diego to New York City, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

  5. What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to New York City?

    Buses travelling between San Diego and New York City leave from Mission Valley Sheraton or Old Town Courtyard Marriot and arrive at New York Port Authority, GW Bridge, Chinatown.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
16/11
R 5 726
17/11
R 11 187
Today
R 10 436
19/11
R 6 503
20/11
R 7 440
21/11
R 6 504
22/11
R 2 792
23/11
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to New York City was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 792

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 New York City as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 792 to R 11 814 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 R 2 792, which is on 2025-11-22.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to New York City?

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