San Francisco to San Diego Bus and Coach

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San Francisco to San Diego Route Overview

San Francisco to San Diego bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 3 daily bus departures available. The earliest bus departs from San Francisco at 07:40h, arriving at San Diego at 20:45h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 07:40h, arriving at 20:45h, h hours later.
Departure station and country San Francisco, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country San Diego, USA (United States)
Travel Distance 502 mi
Average Trip Duration 13h 05min
Total Departures 3
Popular Operators FlixBus
Lowest Price $101
Transportation Options Coach



Traveling by coach from San Francisco to San Diego

The shortest travel distance between San Francisco and San Diego is 502 mi. The fastest coach which departs at has a travel time of 13:05h. The longest travel time on the route is 13:05h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Bus companies operating the San Francisco to San Diego route

FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 1336 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about San Francisco or San Diego coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  San Francisco

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  San Diego

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Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $101 (One-Way) or $202 (Return).

Travel reviews for San Francisco to San Diego bus

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