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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 FlixBus, Greyhound US or Tufesa International for the next days.
today
$19
tomorrow
$19
Monday
$19
Tuesday
$19
Wednesday
$19
Thursday
$21
Friday
$23

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 15m 3:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 7:10 PM Los Angeles University of Southern California (curbside)  Economy $19
FlixBus 3h 40m 3:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 7:35 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $19
Greyhound US 2h 35m 7:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $19
Greyhound US 4h 15m 7:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $24

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 3h 35m 5:40 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 9:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $19
Greyhound US 2h 35m 7:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $19
FlixBus 4h 0m 7:35 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 11:35 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $19
FlixBus 2h 55m 8:30 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 11:25 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $19
Tufesa International 3h 0m 6:30 AM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center 9:30 AM Los Angeles Downtown Bus Station  Economy $38

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 3h 35m 5:40 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 9:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $19
FlixBus 3h 15m 3:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 7:10 PM Los Angeles University of Southern California (curbside)  Economy $19
Greyhound US 2h 35m 7:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $20
FlixBus 3h 45m 1:10 PM San Diego Seaport Village 4:55 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $20
Tufesa International 3h 0m 6:30 AM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center 9:30 AM Los Angeles Downtown Bus Station  Economy $38

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 3h 35m 5:40 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 9:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $19
Greyhound US 2h 35m 7:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $19
FlixBus 4h 0m 7:35 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 11:35 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $19
FlixBus 3h 20m 9:25 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 12:45 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $19
Tufesa International 3h 0m 6:30 AM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center 9:30 AM Los Angeles Downtown Bus Station  Economy $38

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 3h 35m 5:40 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 9:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $19
Greyhound US 2h 35m 7:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $19
FlixBus 2h 55m 8:30 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 11:25 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $19
FlixBus 3h 20m 9:25 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 12:45 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $19
Tufesa International 3h 0m 6:30 AM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center 9:30 AM Los Angeles Downtown Bus Station  Economy $38

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 35m 9:25 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 3:00 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $21
Greyhound US 3h 35m 5:40 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 9:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $23
Greyhound US 2h 35m 7:55 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $23
FlixBus 4h 0m 7:35 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 11:35 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $23
Tufesa International 3h 0m 6:30 AM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center 9:30 AM Los Angeles Downtown Bus Station  Economy $38
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Los Angeles via Anaheim, CA, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      2h 55m
      0
      8:30 AM
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      10:15 AM
      Anaheim, CA
      Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 5m
      0
      10:20 AM
      Anaheim, CA
      Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
      11:25 AM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 7h 35m 5:40 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 1:15 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $23
Greyhound US 3h 35m 5:40 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 9:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $23
FlixBus 5h 35m 9:25 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 3:00 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $23
FlixBus 2h 55m 8:30 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 11:25 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $23
Tufesa International 3h 0m 6:30 AM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center 9:30 AM Los Angeles Downtown Bus Station  Economy $38
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Los Angeles via Anaheim, CA, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      2h 55m
      0
      8:30 AM
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      10:15 AM
      Anaheim, CA
      Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 5m
      0
      10:20 AM
      Anaheim, CA
      Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
      11:25 AM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $4

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 37 daily buses from San Diego to Los Angeles. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between San Diego and Los Angeles.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 82 buses from San Diego to Los Angeles, while Night sees the fewest connections between San Diego and Los Angeles, with 19 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/20/2026 costs just $19, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International that travel 25 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 $19!

Cheapest Bus $19
Fastest Bus 2h 30m
Earliest Bus 3:55 PM
Latest Bus 8:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes 25 Ø
Distance 111.3 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tufesa International

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to Los Angeles

Every day, 25 buses from 3 bus 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 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
$23
Sunday 07/26
$23
Monday 07/27
$19
Tuesday 07/28
$19
Wednesday 07/29
$19
Thursday 07/30
$21
Friday 07/31
$23
Saturday 08/01
$22
Sunday 08/02
$39
Monday 08/03
$19
Tuesday 08/04
$19
Wednesday 08/05
$41
Thursday 08/06
$19
Friday 08/07
$40
Saturday 08/08
$40
Sunday 08/09
$23
Monday 08/10
$23
Tuesday 08/11
$38
Wednesday 08/12
$41
Thursday 08/13
$41
Friday 08/14
$23
Saturday 08/15

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 $18, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $23.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to Los Angeles, with $18. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

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 buses from San Diego to Los Angeles are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from San Diego to Los Angeles

These are the most booked bus companies between San Diego to Los Angeles from our users.

FlixBus from San Diego to Los Angeles

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route San Diego to Los Angeles:

Cheapest Price $19
Fastest Bus 2h 30m
Earliest Bus 3:55 PM
Last Bus 3:55 PM
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 7/8/2026

Greyhound US from San Diego to Los Angeles

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route San Diego to Los Angeles:

Cheapest Price $19
Fastest Bus 2h 35m
Earliest Bus 7:55 PM
Last Bus 7:55 PM
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 7/8/2026

All bus stations and stops in San Diego and Los Angeles

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

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

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 3h 15m to reach Los Angeles. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $42. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Los Angeles.

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

Every day, the San Diego to Los Angeles bus route is served by approximately 25 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Diego to Los Angeles is offered by FlixBus and takes 2h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Los Angeles from San Diego starts at 3:55 PM. 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 San Diego to Los Angeles?

The latest bus trip departing from San Diego for Los Angeles starts at 8:20 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 San Diego Los Angeles route?

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

What can I take with me on the San Diego to Los Angeles 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 San Diego Los Angeles 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 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 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 San Diego to Los Angeles on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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