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Which bus from Los Angeles to San Diego is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Los Angeles to San Diego. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or Tufesa International. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£21
tomorrow
£18
Saturday
£18
Sunday
£18
Monday
£17
Tuesday
£16
Wednesday
£19

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 4h 5m 20:20 Los Angeles Union Station 00:25 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £21
FlixBus 4h 45m 12:25 Los Angeles Union Station 17:10 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £21
FlixBus 5h 15m 13:30 Los Angeles Union Station 18:45 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £21
Greyhound US 4h 0m 08:20 Los Angeles Union Station 12:20 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £23
Tufesa International 2h 45m 14:15 Los Angeles Downtown Coach Station 17:00 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to San Diego via Huntington Park, CA, you can save more than £3? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 14%
      3h 15m
      Los Angeles
      8 km
      19:00
      Huntington Park, CA
      East Florence Ave Coach Station
      22:15
      San Diego
      Seaport Village
      0 km
      Economy
      £18
  • Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to San Diego via Anaheim, CA, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 20m
      0
      14:30
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      15:55
      Anaheim, CA
      Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      16:00
      Anaheim, CA
      Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
      17:50
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 45m 12:25 Los Angeles Union Station 17:10 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £18
FlixBus 3h 50m 14:30 Los Angeles Union Station 18:20 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £18
Greyhound US 4h 0m 08:20 Los Angeles Union Station 12:20 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £22
Greyhound US 3h 30m 20:20 Los Angeles Union Station 23:50 San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy £23
Tufesa International 2h 45m 02:15 Los Angeles Downtown Coach Station 05:00 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to San Diego via Huntington Park, CA, you can save more than £1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 6%
      3h 30m
      Los Angeles
      8 km
      12:55
      Huntington Park, CA
      East Florence Ave Coach Station
      16:25
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      0 km
      Economy
      £17

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 45m 12:25 Los Angeles Union Station 17:10 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £18
FlixBus 3h 50m 14:30 Los Angeles Union Station 18:20 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £18
Greyhound US 3h 30m 20:20 Los Angeles Union Station 23:50 San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy £23
Greyhound US 4h 0m 08:20 Los Angeles Union Station 12:20 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £24
Tufesa International 2h 45m 04:00 Los Angeles Downtown Coach Station 06:45 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to San Diego via Huntington Park, CA, you can save more than £3? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 17%
      2h 45m
      Los Angeles
      8 km
      11:25
      Huntington Park, CA
      East Florence Ave Coach Station
      14:10
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      0 km
      Economy
      £15

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 45m 12:25 Los Angeles Union Station 17:10 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £18
FlixBus 3h 30m 14:20 Los Angeles Union Station 17:50 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £18
Greyhound US 4h 5m 20:20 Los Angeles Union Station 00:25 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £22
Greyhound US 3h 25m 08:20 Los Angeles Union Station 11:45 San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy £23
Tufesa International 2h 45m 04:00 Los Angeles Downtown Coach Station 06:45 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to San Diego via Huntington Park, CA, you can save more than £3? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 17%
      3h 30m
      Los Angeles
      8 km
      12:55
      Huntington Park, CA
      East Florence Ave Coach Station
      16:25
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      0 km
      Economy
      £15
  • Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to San Diego via Long Beach, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 45m
      0
      18:30
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      19:35
      Long Beach
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 35m
      0
      19:40
      Long Beach
      Bus Stop
      22:15
      San Diego
      Seaport Village
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £13
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 45m 12:25 Los Angeles Union Station 17:10 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £17
FlixBus 3h 50m 14:30 Los Angeles Union Station 18:20 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £17
Greyhound US 4h 0m 08:20 Los Angeles Union Station 12:20 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £20
Greyhound US 4h 5m 20:20 Los Angeles Union Station 00:25 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £20
Tufesa International 4h 5m 14:30 Los Angeles Downtown Coach Station 18:35 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to San Diego via Anaheim, CA, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 20m
      0
      14:30
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      15:55
      Anaheim, CA
      Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      16:00
      Anaheim, CA
      Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
      17:50
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
    Travel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 45m 12:25 Los Angeles Union Station 17:10 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £16
FlixBus 3h 50m 14:30 Los Angeles Union Station 18:20 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £16
Greyhound US 4h 0m 08:20 Los Angeles Union Station 12:20 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £19
Greyhound US 3h 25m 08:20 Los Angeles Union Station 11:45 San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy £21
Tufesa International 2h 45m 02:15 Los Angeles Downtown Coach Station 05:00 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £28

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 45m 12:25 Los Angeles Union Station 17:10 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £19
Greyhound US 4h 5m 20:20 Los Angeles Union Station 00:25 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £20
FlixBus 7h 45m 11:00 Los Angeles Union Station 18:45 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £20
Greyhound US 3h 25m 08:20 Los Angeles Union Station 11:45 San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy £21
Tufesa International 2h 45m 14:15 Los Angeles Downtown Coach Station 17:00 San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to San Diego via Huntington Park, CA, you can save more than £6? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 32%
      3h 30m
      Los Angeles
      8 km
      12:55
      Huntington Park, CA
      East Florence Ave Coach Station
      16:25
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      0 km
      Economy
      £13
  • Did you know that if you travel from Los Angeles to San Diego via Anaheim, CA, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 20m
      0
      14:30
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      15:55
      Anaheim, CA
      Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      16:00
      Anaheim, CA
      Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
      17:50
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save £4

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Los Angeles to San Diego is £16 on 12/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Los Angeles and San Diego?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Los Angeles to San Diego. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 42 daily coaches from Los Angeles to San Diego. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 22 daily coaches between Los Angeles and San Diego.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 98 coaches from Los Angeles to San Diego, while Night sees the fewest connections between Los Angeles and San Diego, with 4 offers.

All facts for Los Angeles to San Diego bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International that travel daily 30 times by bus from Los Angeles to San Diego in one click. Book your Los Angeles to San Diego bus ticket starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus £16
Fastest Bus 2h 45m
Earliest Coach 07:10
Latest Coach 20:20
Daily Bus Connections 30 Ø
Distance 179.0 km
Coach Companies FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Los Angeles to San Diego?

Every day, 30 buses from 3 coach companies leave Los Angeles for San Diego. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 07/05/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 04/05
Tuesday 05/05
Wednesday 06/05
Thursday 07/05
£23
Friday 08/05
£28
Saturday 09/05
£23
Sunday 10/05
£23
Monday 11/05
£23
Tuesday 12/05
£28
Wednesday 13/05
£20
Thursday 14/05
£23
Friday 15/05
£23
Saturday 16/05
£24
Sunday 17/05
£28
Monday 18/05
£23
Tuesday 19/05
£18
Wednesday 20/05
£21
Thursday 21/05
£23
Friday 22/05
£29
Saturday 23/05
£26
Sunday 24/05
£28
Monday 25/05
£28
Tuesday 26/05
£26
Wednesday 27/05
£19
Thursday 28/05
£22
Friday 29/05
£23
Saturday 30/05
£28
Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Los Angeles to San Diego

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Los Angeles to San Diego, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £16, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Los Angeles to San Diego. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £21.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Los Angeles to San Diego, with £16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £19.

How to save money travelling from Los Angeles to San Diego

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Los Angeles to San Diego in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Los Angeles to San Diego, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Los Angeles to San Diego are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

All bus stations and stops in Los Angeles and San Diego

Here is a map with all coach stations in Los Angeles and San Diego. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Los Angeles to San Diego

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Los Angeles to San Diego. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Los Angeles to San Diego bus

How much does a Los Angeles San Diego coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Los Angeles San Diego bus trip is available from £16 and takes 4h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Los Angeles to San Diego?

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £47. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to San Diego.

How many connections are available for the Los Angeles San Diego route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Los Angeles to San Diego is offered by roughly 30 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to San Diego from Los Angeles take?

The quickest coach from Los Angeles to San Diego is provided by FlixBus and takes 2h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £26. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Los Angeles to San Diego?

The earliest bus to San Diego departs from Los Angeles at 07:10. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Los Angeles to San Diego?

The latest bus to San Diego departs from Los Angeles at 20:20. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Los Angeles San Diego route?

Passengers looking to travel from Los Angeles to San Diego can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

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

You can check all the direct connections between Los Angeles and San Diego by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International.

What can I take with me on the bus to San Diego from Los Angeles?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Los Angeles San Diego bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Los Angeles San Diego bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Los Angeles to San Diego on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Los Angeles to San Diego?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 30 daily trips between Los Angeles and San Diego. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Los Angeles to San Diego?

Prices and availability for 30 trips between Los Angeles and San Diego change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Los Angeles to San Diego

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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