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Journey Information
There are 11 intercity buses per day from Gilroy to San Diego. Traveling by bus from Gilroy to San Diego usually takes around 12 hours and 5 minutes, but the fastest Tufesa Internacional bus can make the trip in 9 hours and 25 minutes.
Distance | 388 mi (624 km) |
Shortest duration | 9h 25m |
Cheapest price | $43.45 |
Trips per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Bus lines | 3 |
What bus companies travel from Gilroy to San Diego?
There are 3 bus lines from Gilroy to San Diego available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 8 daily trips, Greyhound usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
FlixBus US | 5 | 14h 38m | $135.02 |
Greyhound | 8 | 12h 38m | $70.47 |
Tufesa Internacional | 1 | 9h 25m | $113.19 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 5 trips per day from Gilroy to San Diego, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 8 bus trips from Gilroy to San Diego every day, with the average journey taking around 12 hours and 38 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to San Diego usually start from $43.
Tufesa Internacional is the international brand of one of the largest ground transportation providers in Mexico, Tufesa. The carrier offers daily bus trips to and from several cities in the Southwestern United States, including cross-border trips between the U.S. and Mexico. On average, Tufesa Internacional runs 1 from Gilroy to San Diego, with prices starting from $113. The carrier’s fleet features modern coaches equipped with state-of-the-art technology and amenities, such as onboard restrooms, reclining seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and a digital entertainment system.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 12 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 624 kilometers from Gilroy to San Diego. However, the fastest bus only takes 9 hours and 25 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in San Diego. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Gilroy to San Diego, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
San Diego
San Diego is known as "America's Finest City" for its sunny weather, white-sand beaches, and dazzling attractions from Belmont Park to SeaWorld. San Diego's 70 miles of pristine beaches include such gems as Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla Cove, and Coronado Beach. The city's strong surfing culture may even inspire you to rent a surfboard and catch the epic waves, bro.
Visitors can spend days getting lost in Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre cultural hub which features 16 museums, immaculate gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The historic heart of the city, Old Town, showcases San Diego's heritage and ties to Mexican culture, while other sights like the USS Midway pay tribute to the city's military and maritime history. Leave time for some evening exploring, too! San Diego is rated the #1 best city for craft beer in America, so don't miss out on the bars in the Gaslamp Quarter: 16 walkable blocks packed with nightlife and young crowds.
Two airports, as well as many bus and train options, mean it is easy to get to San Diego from afar or from nearby cities like Tijuana, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Gilroy?
Main departure station: Caltrain Station - 7250 Monterey St
Buses to San Diego leave from 3 stations in Gilroy.
All bus stations in Gilroy:
Caltrain Station - 7250 Monterey St
8300 Arroyo Cir #320 - Bus Stop
La Placita - 7822 Monterey St
Where does the bus arrive in San Diego?
Main arrival station: San Ysidro Transit Center
Buses arrive in San Diego at 7 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
Bus stations in San Diego:
San Ysidro Transit Center
San Ysidro Bus Terminal
789 W Harbor Dr - Seaport Village
La Jolla - UC San Diego
San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
San Ysidro CA
2728 Congress St (Old Town SD)
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