Bus and Coach from San Diego to Los Angeles: Compare all prices

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Diego to Los Angeles from various bus operators like Limousine Express, FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

£19

tomorrow

£18

Wednesday

£18

Thursday

£21

Friday

£19

Saturday

£19

Sunday

£21

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 55m	06:45	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	10:40	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 15/12/2025 06:45:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 10:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Greyhound US	2h 45m	19:35	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	22:20	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 15/12/2025 19:35:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 22:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	3h 15m	12:15	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	15:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 15/12/2025 12:15:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	3h 35m	11:55	San Diego	Seaport Village	15:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 15/12/2025 11:55:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Limousine Express	3h 35m	08:10	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	11:45	Los Angeles	Tufesa	Basic	£30	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 15/12/2025 08:10:00 to Tufesa, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 11:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 55m	06:45	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	10:40	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 16/12/2025 06:45:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 10:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Greyhound US	2h 45m	19:35	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	22:20	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 16/12/2025 19:35:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 22:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	3h 20m	09:25	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	12:45	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 16/12/2025 09:25:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
FlixBus	3h 10m	13:45	San Diego	Seaport Village	16:55	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 16/12/2025 13:45:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Limousine Express	3h 50m	01:15	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	05:05	Los Angeles	Tufesa	Basic	£30	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 16/12/2025 01:15:00 to Tufesa, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	2h 45m	19:35	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	22:20	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 17/12/2025 19:35:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 22:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	3h 20m	09:25	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	12:45	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 17/12/2025 09:25:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
FlixBus	3h 10m	13:45	San Diego	Seaport Village	16:55	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 17/12/2025 13:45:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Greyhound US	3h 55m	06:45	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	10:40	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 17/12/2025 06:45:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 10:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Limousine Express	7h 20m	08:10	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	15:30	Los Angeles	Olympic Bus Stop	Basic	£30	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 17/12/2025 08:10:00 to Olympic Bus Stop, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 0m	08:20	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:20	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 18/12/2025 08:20:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Greyhound US	3h 55m	06:45	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	10:40	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 18/12/2025 06:45:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 10:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Greyhound US	2h 45m	19:35	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	22:20	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 18/12/2025 19:35:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 22:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	3h 20m	09:25	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	12:45	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 18/12/2025 09:25:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Limousine Express	3h 50m	01:15	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	05:05	Los Angeles	Tufesa	Basic	£30	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 18/12/2025 01:15:00 to Tufesa, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 15m	12:15	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	15:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 19/12/2025 12:15:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	3h 35m	11:55	San Diego	Seaport Village	15:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 19/12/2025 11:55:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
FlixBus	3h 10m	13:45	San Diego	Seaport Village	16:55	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 19/12/2025 13:45:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Greyhound US	3h 55m	06:45	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	10:40	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 19/12/2025 06:45:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 10:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Greyhound US	2h 45m	19:35	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	22:20	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 19/12/2025 19:35:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 22:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 55m	06:45	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	10:40	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 20/12/2025 06:45:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 10:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Greyhound US	2h 45m	19:35	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	22:20	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 20/12/2025 19:35:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 22:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	3h 0m	08:20	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	11:20	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 20/12/2025 08:20:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
FlixBus	3h 15m	12:15	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	15:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 20/12/2025 12:15:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Limousine Express	3h 50m	01:15	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	05:05	Los Angeles	Tufesa	Basic	£30	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 20/12/2025 01:15:00 to Tufesa, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 55m	06:45	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	10:40	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 21/12/2025 06:45:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 10:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	3h 20m	09:25	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	12:45	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 21/12/2025 09:25:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
FlixBus	3h 15m	12:15	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	15:30	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 21/12/2025 12:15:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Greyhound US	2h 45m	19:35	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	22:20	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 21/12/2025 19:35:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 22:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Limousine Express	5h 5m	08:10	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	13:15	Los Angeles	Olympic Bus Stop	Basic	£30	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 21/12/2025 08:10:00 to Olympic Bus Stop, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from San Diego to Los Angeles is £16 on 05/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Diego and Los Angeles

See here how frequent the connections between San Diego and Los Angeles are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 131 daily coaches from San Diego to Los Angeles. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 30 daily coaches between San Diego and Los Angeles.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 322 coaches from San Diego to Los Angeles, while Night sees the fewest connections between San Diego and Los Angeles, with 10 offers.

Facts about coaches from San Diego to Los Angeles

Compare all providers like Limousine Express, FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 85 times every day by bus from San Diego to Los Angeles in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to Los Angeles starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus	£16
Fastest Bus	2h 0m
Earliest Coach	06:00
Latest Coach	22:00
Daily Bus Connections	85 Ø
Distance	179.0 km
Coach Companies	Limousine Express, FlixBus, Greyhound US, Tufesa International and Tufesa

Cheapest coach connections from San Diego to Los Angeles

Every day, 85 buses from 5 coach companies leave San Diego for Los Angeles: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 15/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

£31

Tuesday 16/12

£31

Wednesday 17/12

£33

Thursday 18/12

£32

Friday 19/12

£19

Saturday 20/12

£19

Sunday 21/12

£21

Monday 22/12

£32

Tuesday 23/12

£32

Wednesday 24/12

£21

Thursday 25/12

£25

Friday 26/12

£19

Saturday 27/12

£19

Sunday 28/12

£31

Monday 29/12

£20

Tuesday 30/12

£19

Wednesday 31/12

£19

Thursday 01/01

£32

Friday 02/01

£21

Saturday 03/01

£32

Sunday 04/01

£21

Monday 05/01

£16

Tuesday 06/01

£32

Wednesday 07/01

£17

Thursday 08/01

£16

Friday 09/01

£32

Saturday 10/01

£31

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from San Diego to Los Angeles

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Diego to Los Angeles, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £16, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from San Diego to Los Angeles. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £21.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to Los Angeles, with £16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £18.

How to save money travelling from San Diego to Los Angeles

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Diego to Los Angeles in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles, 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 San Diego to Los Angeles are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Diego and Los Angeles

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in San Diego and Los Angeles.

Old Town Transit Center

Congress Street 2727

San Ysidro Transit Center

E San Ysidro Blvd 723

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Seaport Village

W Harbor Dr 789

La Jolla Village

Hyatt Regency

Downtown Coach Station

N Main St 512

Las Casas

Main Street 94

Tufesa

Maple Ave 611

Union Station

Ramirez Street 401-479

Amtrak

Alameda Street 738-788

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from San Diego to Los Angeles? Or which bus companies serve the route San Diego to Los Angeles? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Diego to Los Angeles bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the San Diego - Los Angeles bus trip is available from £16 and takes 3h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection San Diego to Los Angeles is offered by 5 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £40. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from San Diego to Los Angeles is offered by roughly 85 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from San Diego to Los Angeles is provided by Limousine Express and takes 2h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £31. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Los Angeles departs from San Diego at 06:00. 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 San Diego to Los Angeles?

The latest bus to Los Angeles departs from San Diego at 22:00. 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 San Diego - Los Angeles route?

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

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

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

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the San Diego Los Angeles 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 San Diego Los Angeles 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 San Diego to Los Angeles on your planned travel date.

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

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 85 daily trips between San Diego and Los Angeles. 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 San Diego to Los Angeles?

Prices and availability for 85 trips between San Diego and Los Angeles 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 San Diego to Los Angeles

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to San Diego and to Los Angeles

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Diego and to Los Angeles. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!