The average bus between California and San Diego takes 3h 12m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. 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.
Buses run 3 times a day 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 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from California station and arriving at San Diego station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 12m.
California to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
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The distance between California and San Diego is 466.6 km. The road distance is 200 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $18–30 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.