The average bus between Los Angeles and San Diego takes 3h 17m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Los Angeles and San Diego. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Los Angeles is at 8:20 PM which arrives into San Diego at 11:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles station and arriving at San Diego station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.
Los Angeles to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.
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The distance between Los Angeles and San Diego is 179.4 km. The road distance is 216 km.
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.