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Duration 3h 4m
Distance 121.2 miles
Average price $30
Frequency 9/day

Trip overview

The average bus between Los Angeles and San Diego takes 3h 4m and the fastest bus takes 2h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Los Angeles 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.

Bus

  1. Los Angeles Downtown
  2. San Diego
2h 45m
Bookable on Rome2Rio
$16 - $40

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Los Angeles 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.

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Downtown and arriving at San Diego. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

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The distance between Los Angeles and San Diego is 124 miles. The road distance is 121.2 miles.

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Los Angeles to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.

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Los Angeles to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.

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Book your Los Angeles to San Diego bus tickets online with FlixBus.

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What companies run services between Los Angeles and San Diego?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego every 4 hours. Tickets cost $12 - $55 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.
Bus operators
Flixbus USA
Ave. Duration
2h 45m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$12 - $55
Phone
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego
Ave. Duration
2h 45m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$12 - $55
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$12 - $55
Greyhound Mexico
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$16 - $40
Amtrak
Ave. Duration
3h
Frequency
Once daily

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
Ave. Duration
3h
Frequency
Once daily
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html

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