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California to San Diego buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between California and San Diego takes 3h 19m and the fastest bus takes 3h. The bus service runs several times per day from California to San Diego. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 19m
Duration
129 mi
Distance
$25
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

California to San Diego bus times

Buses run twice daily between California and San Diego. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from California is at 6:30 PM which arrives into San Diego at 10:15 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 3h • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 45m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 3h • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 45m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 3h • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 45m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 3h • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 45m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 3h • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 45m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 3h • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 45m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 3h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from California to San Diego? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 129 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between California, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to San Diego once daily, and the journey takes 3h. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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