The average bus between San Diego and California takes 3h 15m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from San Diego to California. 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 San Diego and California. The earliest departure is at 1:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from San Diego is at 10:15 PM which arrives into California at 12:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Diego station and arriving at California station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
San Diego to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Book your San Diego to California bus tickets online with Flixbus USA and Amtrak.
The distance between San Diego and California is 466.6 km. The road distance is 199 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $18–28 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.