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Compare all timetables for the bus from Detroit to San Diego

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

today
tomorrow
$158
Monday
Tuesday
$216
Wednesday
Thursday
$176
Friday
$216

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 68h 10m 11:15 PM Detroit Central Bus Station 4:25 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $158
Greyhound US 66h 50m 7:55 PM Detroit Central Bus Station 11:45 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $159
Greyhound US 60h 50m 8:20 AM Detroit Central Bus Station 6:10 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $162
FlixBus 60h 10m 7:15 AM Detroit Central Bus Station 4:25 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $167
FlixBus 59h 40m 7:15 AM Detroit Central Bus Station 3:55 PM San Diego La Jolla Village  Economy $167

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 60h 55m 7:15 AM Detroit Central Bus Station 5:10 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $216
Greyhound US 61h 0m 8:20 AM Detroit Central Bus Station 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $216
FlixBus 62h 5m 7:15 AM Detroit Central Bus Station 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $219
Greyhound US 73h 50m 7:30 PM Detroit Central Bus Station 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $235
  • Did you know that if you travel from Detroit to San Diego via Chicago, you can save more than $73? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      60h 10m
      0
      7:15 AM
      Detroit
      Central Bus Station
      11:25 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $37
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • Greyhound US
      54h 0m
      0
      12:25 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      4:25 PM
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $106
    Travel time is 2h 15m longer, but you will save $73

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 68h 10m 11:15 PM Detroit Central Bus Station 4:25 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $176
Greyhound US 66h 50m 7:55 PM Detroit Central Bus Station 11:45 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $183
Greyhound US 61h 30m 7:15 AM Detroit Central Bus Station 5:45 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $211
Greyhound US 61h 20m 7:15 AM Detroit Central Bus Station 5:35 PM San Diego La Jolla Village  Economy $211
Greyhound US 74h 0m 11:15 PM Detroit Central Bus Station 10:15 PM San Diego Seaport Village  Economy $212
  • Did you know that if you travel from Detroit to San Diego via Chicago, you can save more than $33? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      60h 10m
      0
      7:15 AM
      Detroit
      Central Bus Station
      11:25 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $37
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • Greyhound US
      54h 0m
      0
      12:25 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      4:25 PM
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $106
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save $33

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 60h 55m 7:15 AM Detroit Central Bus Station 5:10 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $216
FlixBus 62h 5m 7:15 AM Detroit Central Bus Station 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $219
Greyhound US 73h 50m 7:30 PM Detroit Central Bus Station 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $239
Greyhound US 61h 0m 8:20 AM Detroit Central Bus Station 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $251
  • Did you know that if you travel from Detroit to San Diego via Chicago, you can save more than $73? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      60h 10m
      0
      7:15 AM
      Detroit
      Central Bus Station
      11:25 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $37
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • Greyhound US
      54h 0m
      0
      12:25 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      4:25 PM
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $106
    Travel time is 2h 15m longer, but you will save $73

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Detroit to San Diego is $154 on 7/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Detroit and San Diego

See here how frequent the connections between Detroit and San Diego are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Detroit to San Diego. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Detroit and San Diego.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 17 buses from Detroit to San Diego, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Detroit and San Diego, with 11 offers.

Facts about the bus from Detroit to San Diego

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Detroit to San Diego in one click! Book your bus ticket from Detroit to San Diego starting from $154!

Cheapest Bus $154
Fastest Bus 56h 40m
Earliest Bus 7:15 AM
Latest Bus 7:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 7 Ø
Distance 1,967.9 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Detroit to San Diego

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Detroit for San Diego: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
Friday 07/24
Saturday 07/25
Sunday 07/26
$158
Monday 07/27
Tuesday 07/28
$154
Wednesday 07/29
Thursday 07/30
$251
Friday 07/31
$216
Saturday 08/01
$219
Sunday 08/02
Monday 08/03
Tuesday 08/04
$216
Wednesday 08/05
$202
Thursday 08/06
Friday 08/07
$219
Saturday 08/08
$222
Sunday 08/09
Monday 08/10
$159
Tuesday 08/11
$170
Wednesday 08/12
Thursday 08/13
$207
Friday 08/14
Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Detroit to San Diego

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Detroit to San Diego, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $154, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Detroit to San Diego. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $216.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Detroit to San Diego, with $158. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $162.

How to save money travelling from Detroit to San Diego

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 Detroit 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 bus from Detroit 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 buses from Detroit to San Diego are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Detroit and San Diego

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Detroit and San Diego.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Detroit to San Diego

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

FAQs about the Detroit to San Diego bus

How much does a Detroit San Diego bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $154 and takes 65h 10m to reach San Diego. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $154 and $263. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Diego.

On average, how many connections are available from Detroit to San Diego each day?

Every day, the Detroit to San Diego bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Detroit to San Diego take?

The fastest bus from Detroit to San Diego is offered by FlixBus and takes 56h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $167. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Detroit to San Diego?

The earliest bus arriving in San Diego from Detroit starts at 7:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Detroit to San Diego?

The latest bus trip departing from Detroit for San Diego starts at 7:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Detroit San Diego route?

When traveling by bus from Detroit to San Diego, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and San Diego?

You can check all the direct connections between Detroit 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: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Detroit to San Diego bus route?

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 Detroit San Diego bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Detroit 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 traveling 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 Detroit to San Diego on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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