Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to San Diego, CA, US

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Next departures for Richmond to San Diego on November 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    		Richmond (17th St and Ambler)
    		San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)Cheapest
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
      		Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
      		Greyhound Bus StopFastest
      FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
        		Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
        		San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
        FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
          		Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
          		San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
          FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
            		Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
            		UCSD Health La Jolla StationNo tags

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            We recommend taking the bus

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 2 days, 23 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $233, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            26bus per day
            2d 23hAverage Duration
            2250 milesDistance
            91kgCO₂ emissions
            Bus
            		Average Price$233 - $605Average Duration2d 23h
            91kg CO₂e
            Train
            		Average Price$597 - $598Average Duration3d 11h
            329kg CO₂e

            Bus Richmond, VA, US to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

            Average ticket price$364
            Average bus trip duration2d 23h
            Number of daily buses26
            Earliest bus departure4:40am
            Distance2250 miles (3628 km)
            Latest bus departure11:45pm

            Richmond to San Diego Bus

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            Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by bus only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Richmond to San Diego.

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            9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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            The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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