Los Angeles to San Diego Buses

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Duration	3h 12m
Distance	120.7 miles
Average price	$35
Frequency	5/day

Trip overview

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The average bus between Los Angeles and San Diego takes 3h 12m 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.

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Los Angeles Union Station
San Diego

3h 25m

$22 - $50

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Los Angeles to San Diego bus times

Buses run five times a day between Los Angeles and San Diego. The service departs Los Angeles at 20:20 in the evening, which arrives into San Diego at 23:50. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Greyhound Mexico

Departing Thursday, July 10, 2025

Departing Friday, July 11, 2025

Departing Saturday, July 12, 2025

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.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and San Diego?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at San Diego. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

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How far is it from Los Angeles to San Diego?

The distance between Los Angeles and San Diego is 127 miles. The road distance is 120.7 miles.

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Where do I catch the Los Angeles to San Diego bus from?

Los Angeles to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

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Where does the Los Angeles to San Diego bus arrive?

Los Angeles to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Diego station.

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Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1887+ hotels available in San Diego. Prices start at $0 USD per night.

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What companies run services between Los Angeles and San Diego?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30 - $65 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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Greyhound USA

Ave. Duration

2h 55m

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3 times a day

Estimated price

$30 - $65

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.

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Contact Details

Phone: +1 214-849-8100
Email: ifsr@greyhound.com
Website: greyhound.com

Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop

Ave. Duration: 2h 55m
Frequency: 3 times a day
Estimated price: $30 - $65
Website: https://www.greyhound.com/

Greyhound Mexico

Ave. Duration

3h 25m

Frequency

3 times a day

Estimated price

$22 - $50

Phone: +1-800-231-2222
Email: ifsr@greyhound.com
Website: greyhound.com.mx

Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego

Ave. Duration: 3h 25m
Frequency: 3 times a day
Estimated price: $22 - $50
Schedules at: greyhound.com.mx

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Amtrak

Ave. Duration

3h

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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.