Bus from St. Louis to San Diego, CA, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for St. Louis to San Diego on January 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Gateway Station
Downtown SD (Seaport)CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 11:12 PM CST.

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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 1 day, 23 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
1d 23hAverage Duration
1559 milesDistance
63kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$128 - $797Average Duration1d 23h
63kg CO₂e
Average Price$248 - $1,876Average Duration2d 8h
229kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to San Diego, CA, US by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from St. Louis to San Diego?

    The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to San Diego start from $128. The average price for this route is around $405. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from St. Louis to San Diego?

    The average bus trip duration from St. Louis to San Diego is 1d 23h, covering a distance of 1559 miles (2514 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 18h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the St. Louis to San Diego route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from St. Louis to San Diego?

    The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to San Diego at 1:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to San Diego?

    A bus trip from St. Louis to San Diego generates an estimated 63 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from St. Louis 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 87463 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from St. Louis to San Diego?

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

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from St. Louis to San Diego?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from St. Louis 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.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Jan 1, 2026 with a price of $378

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

You can expect to pay from $378 to $420 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 0 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $388 which is on 2026-01-04.

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