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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
180 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
Of the 10 buses that leave San Diego, CA for Los Angeles, CA every day 10 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 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 55 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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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. 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 £20, and a flight costs an average of £73.
Distance: 180 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price | £236 Average Price |
3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA coaches for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 4h40 | 18:40 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:45 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 3h55 | 18:40 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:55 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 4h40 | 19:35 Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:35 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 4h00 | 19:35 Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:40 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 4h05 | 20:45 Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:25 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 3h20 | 20:45 Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:40 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 4h15 | 00:55 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:10 San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 3h45 | 00:55 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 4 February | |||||
| 03:00 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 3h20 | 06:20 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 03:35 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 2h45 | 06:20 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA
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Buses from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 35 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 34 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 180 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 180 km |
Average bus duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 34 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CAYou can travel by bus between San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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