Bus Tickets from Rochester, NY, US to San Diego, CA, US

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Next departures for Rochester to San Diego on October 22
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FlixBus + Greyhound
Rochester
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Rochester
UCSD Health La Jolla StationNo tags
Greyhound
Rochester
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Rochester
Downtown SD (Seaport)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Rochester
Balboa ParkNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to San Diego

Average Price$239 - $475Average Duration3d 2h
91kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$434 - $548Average Duration2d 16h
329kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Rochester to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 2 days, 16 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just $434, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
2d 16hAverage Duration
$434Cheapest ticket
329kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Rochester, NY, US to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$354
Average bus trip duration3d 2h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure1:20am
Distance2246 miles (3621 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Rochester to San Diego Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Oct 20, 2025 with a price of $347

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach 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 Rochester to San Diego.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Rochester, NY, US to San Diego, CA, US?

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