The cheapest and fastest coaches from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
180 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
Of the 19 buses that leave Los Angeles, CA for San Diego, CA every day 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 180 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare coach and train for Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £67.
Distance: 180 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£34 Average Price Cheapest | £67 Average Price |
3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA coaches for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 22:20 Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 2h55 | 01:15 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:20 Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 3h25 | 01:45 San Diego, Rail Ct / E San Ysidro Blvd (McDonald`s), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:20 Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 3h25 | 01:45 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 02:30 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3h45 | 06:15 San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 02:30 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4h15 | 06:45 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:20 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3h30 | 07:50 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:20 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4h05 | 08:25 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:20 Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA | 4h15 | 18:35 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:20 Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA | 3h45 | 18:05 San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:55 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3h40 | 18:35 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:55 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3h10 | 18:05 San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:20 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3h25 | 19:45 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:20 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4h00 | 20:20 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:25 Los Angles, S Hope St. USC Parking, CA | 4h15 | 22:40 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:25 Los Angles, S Hope St. USC Parking, CA | 3h45 | 22:10 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:55 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3h45 | 22:40 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:55 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3h15 | 22:10 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:25 Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4h45 | 01:10 San Diego, Rail Ct / E San Ysidro Blvd (McDonald`s), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:25 Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4h45 | 01:10 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:25 Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4h00 | 00:25 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4h40 | 02:10 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 5h15 | 02:45 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA
Buses from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA run on average 37 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £34 if you book in advance.
There are 35 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 180 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 180 km |
Average bus duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Buses per day 37 |
Direct buses 35 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CAYou can travel by bus between Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus for as low as £34. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Diego, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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