San Diego to Los Angeles bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 21 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from San Diego bus station at 03:15h, arriving at Los Angeles bus station at 06:35h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:00h, arriving at 02:10h the following day.
Departure station and country
San Diego, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country
Los Angeles, USA (United States)
Travel Distance
121 mi
Average Trip Duration
03h 00min
Total Departures
21
Popular Operators
FlixBus
Lowest Price
$26
Transportation Options
Bus, Train, Plane
Table Of Contents
Getting from San Diego and Los Angeles by bus
The shortest travel distance between San Diego and Los Angeles is 121 mi.
The fastest bus which departs at 19:45 has a travel time of 02:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 04:00h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Los Angeles earlier, there
are 7 night buses from San Diego to Los Angeles.
The overnight buses depart between and 23:00 and arrive between 00:50 and 02:10
the same day.
Bus companies operating the San Diego to Los Angeles route
FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1266 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.
Over 1266 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from San Diego to Los Angeles. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below.
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