Bus Raleigh, NC to San Diego - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Raleigh, NC to San Diego

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

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$152

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$172

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	63h 25m	5:45 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	6:10 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$152	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:45:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 25m
Greyhound US	63h 45m	9:30 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	10:15 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	$152	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 7/28/2026 9:30:00 AM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 45m
FlixBus	62h 50m	5:45 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	5:35 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$153	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:45:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 50m
FlixBus	65h 30m	7:45 AM	Raleigh, NC	New Bern Ave	10:15 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	$153	A Bus from FlixBus goes from New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 7/28/2026 7:45:00 AM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 30m
Greyhound US	59h 15m	9:30 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	5:45 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$154	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 7/28/2026 9:30:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	59h 15m	9:30 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	5:45 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$172	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 7/31/2026 9:30:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 15m
FlixBus	61h 0m	7:45 AM	Raleigh, NC	New Bern Ave	5:45 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$174	A Bus from FlixBus goes from New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 7/31/2026 7:45:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $174 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 0m
Greyhound US	63h 15m	9:30 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	9:45 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$175	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 7/31/2026 9:30:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 15m
Greyhound US	63h 45m	9:30 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	10:15 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	$176	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 7/31/2026 9:30:00 AM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 45m
FlixBus	65h 30m	7:45 AM	Raleigh, NC	New Bern Ave	10:15 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	$179	A Bus from FlixBus goes from New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 7/31/2026 7:45:00 AM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Raleigh, NC to San Diego is $130 on 7/20/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Raleigh, NC and San Diego

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Raleigh, NC to San Diego. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 17 daily coaches between Raleigh, NC and San Diego.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 16 buses from Raleigh, NC to San Diego, while Night sees the fewest connections between Raleigh, NC and San Diego, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Raleigh, NC to San Diego

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 19 times every day by bus from Raleigh, NC to San Diego in one click! Book your bus ticket from Raleigh, NC to San Diego starting from $130!

Cheapest Bus	$130
Fastest Bus	56h 15m
Earliest Bus	5:45 AM
Latest Bus	9:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	19 Ø
Distance	2,196.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Raleigh, NC to San Diego

Every day, 19 buses from 2 bus companies leave Raleigh, NC 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.

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Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$152

Wednesday 07/29

$227

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

$172

Saturday 08/01

$246

Sunday 08/02

$237

Monday 08/03

$165

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$230

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

$172

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

$153

Monday 08/10

$224

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

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Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Raleigh, NC to San Diego

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

With a price starting from $152, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Raleigh, NC to San Diego. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $172.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Raleigh, NC to San Diego, with $152. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $181.

How to save money travelling from Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC to San Diego are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Raleigh, NC and San Diego

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

Raleigh Convention Center

S Salisbury St

Greyhound Bus Station

Capital Blvd 2210

New Bern Ave

New Bern Ave 3700

Citgo Gas Station

Buck Jones Rd 1286

White Oak Shopping Center P&R

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

Downtown

Service and Comfort on the bus from Raleigh, NC to San Diego

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

FAQs about the Raleigh, NC to San Diego bus

How much does a Raleigh, NC San Diego bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $130 and takes 60h 25m to reach San Diego. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Raleigh, NC to San Diego?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $130 and $276. 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 Raleigh, NC to San Diego each day?

Every day, the Raleigh, NC to San Diego bus route is served by approximately 19 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Raleigh, NC to San Diego take?

The fastest bus from Raleigh, NC to San Diego is offered by Greyhound US and takes 56h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $154. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Raleigh, NC to San Diego?

The earliest bus arriving in San Diego from Raleigh, NC starts at 5:45 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 Raleigh, NC to San Diego?

The latest bus trip departing from Raleigh, NC for San Diego starts at 9:25 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 Raleigh, NC San Diego route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Raleigh, NC and San Diego?

You can check all the direct connections between Raleigh, NC 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 and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC to San Diego on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Raleigh, NC to San Diego

Economy

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

More bus routes to Raleigh, NC and to San Diego

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