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Journey Information
There are 7 intercity buses per day from Portsmouth to San Diego. Traveling by bus from Portsmouth to San Diego usually takes around 78 hours and 34 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 75 hours and 40 minutes.
Distance | 2594 mi (4174 km) |
Shortest duration | 75h 40m |
Cheapest price | $315.91 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Portsmouth to San Diego?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Portsmouth to San Diego. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Greyhound | 7 | 3d 6h 35m | $331.55 |
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 7 bus trips from Portsmouth to San Diego every day, with the average journey taking around 78 hours and 35 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to San Diego usually start from $316.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 78 hours and 34 minutes to cover the 4174 kilometers from Portsmouth to San Diego. However, the fastest bus only takes 75 hours and 40 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.
The first bus leaves at 2:00pm and the last bus leaves at 2:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Portsmouth to San Diego, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 7 scheduled buses that travel from Portsmouth to San Diego every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Portsmouth, NH to San Diego, CA; ticket prices start at $497.05.
City Information
Portsmouth
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Once a bustling seaport and now a popular summer holiday destination, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is well worth visiting. Just an hour and a half north of Boston, Portsmouth offers an exciting mix of unique history and contemporary experience.
Discover Portsmouth's history at the Strawbery Banke Museum and enjoy 10 acres worth of outdoor exhibits, consisting of tours of historic houses and buildings on their original foundations. Costumed actors will regale you with stories about each location.
For those interested in naval history, Portsmouth offers tours of the USS Albacore, a retired U.S. Navy submarine, as well as a gift shop for all your souvenir needs. Portsmouth is also home to hundreds of restaurants and cafes where you can taste local delicacies or world cuisine to refuel after a day of exploring.
Portsmouth is easily accessible by air, rail, road, and bus. Portsmouth International Airport offers several direct flights from various airports, while Boston's Logan Airport is only an hour south of the town. Amtrak's Downeaster travels to Portsmouth, with a gorgeous route during leaf-peeping season. C&J Bus Lines provide regular stops from Logan Airport and other cities.
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 Portsmouth?
Main departure station: Portsmouth Bus Stop
The Greyhound bus stop on Hanover street is surrounded by a ton of restaurants and cafes, and, right across the street, is the Juicery and Soupery for all of your juice and soup needs. The stop itself has outdoor, covered seating, and there's a parking garage close by if you bring your car. There's a Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn Suites, and The Inn Downtown just a block or two away if you want easy accommodations near the bus stop.
All bus stations in Portsmouth:
Portsmouth Bus Stop
Where does the bus arrive in San Diego?
Main arrival station: 789 W Harbor Dr - Seaport Village
Buses arrive in San Diego at 7 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
Bus stations in San Diego:
789 W Harbor Dr - Seaport Village
La Jolla - UC San Diego
San Ysidro Transit Center
San Ysidro Bus Terminal
2728 Congress St (Old Town SD)
San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
SDSU - 5716 Hardy Ave
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