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East Los Angeles to San Diego Coach Timetable

Coach from East Los Angeles to San Diego: Journey Information

There are 32 intercity coaches per day from East Los Angeles to San Diego. Traveling by coach from East Los Angeles to San Diego usually takes around 2 hours and 49 minutes, but the fastest Futura Net coach can make the trip in just one hour and 49 minutes.

Distance107 mi (173 km)
Shortest duration1h 49m
Cheapest price£26.29
Trips per day32
Most frequent serviceFutura Net
Coach lines2

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Coach Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for coaches from East Los Angeles to San Diego

(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)

5.0

5.0

Berhanu

26 October 2025- Visiting family

Futura Net

Pros: This trip saved my day. Cons: WIFI should be available. Tips: Use FUTURA...Reasonable Efficient and Available.

What coach companies travel from East Los Angeles to San Diego?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from East Los Angeles to San Diego that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Futura Net usually offers more choice, with 24 scheduled trips per day.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
ExpressOne Shuttles155h 55m£26.29
Futura Net242h 20m£34.01
  • Book ExpressOne Shuttles from East Los Angeles to San Diego from £26. There are 15 ExpressOne Shuttles schedules from East Los Angeles to San Diego and you can expect on average to pay for a ExpressOne Shuttles ticket to San Diego. In East Los Angeles, ExpressOne Shuttles departs to San Diego from East Los Angeles Whittier / Arizona and no other station. In San Diego, ExpressOne Shuttles arrives at San Ysidro Department of Homeland Security and no other station.

    An average trip on ExpressOne Shuttles from East Los Angeles to San Diego takes 5 hours and 55 minutes , while the fastest available ExpressOne Shuttles trip will get you to San Diego in 1 hours and 49 minutes .

    On weekends, ExpressOne Shuttles offers 15 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to San Diego.

  • Book Futura Net from East Los Angeles to San Diego from £28. There are 24 Futura Net schedules from East Los Angeles to San Diego and you can expect on average to pay for a Futura Net ticket to San Diego. In East Los Angeles, Futura Net departs to San Diego from Los Angeles E Olympic Blvd and no other station. In San Diego, Futura Net arrives at San Diego University Ave and 2 other stations.

    An average trip on Futura Net from East Los Angeles to San Diego takes 2 hours and 20 minutes , while the fastest available Futura Net trip will get you to San Diego in 1 hours and 49 minutes .

    On weekends, Futura Net offers 24 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to San Diego.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from East Los Angeles to San Diego

The coach takes an average of 2 hours and 49 minutes to cover the 107 miles from East Los Angeles to San Diego. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 49 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for coach travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.

The first coach leaves at 05:00 and the last coach leaves at 20:00. To see the times for all coaches from East Los Angeles to San Diego, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 32 scheduled coaches that travel from East Los Angeles to San Diego every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from East Los Angeles to San Diego without transferring.

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 coach leave from in East Los Angeles?

Main departure station: Los Angeles E Olympic Blvd

East Los Angeles has two coach stations with service to San Diego.

All coach stations in East Los Angeles:

  • Los Angeles E Olympic Blvd

  • East Los Angeles Whittier / Arizona

Where does the coach arrive in San Diego?

Main arrival station: San Ysidro Department of Homeland Security

Coaches arrive in San Diego at 4 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.

Coach stations in San Diego:

  • San Ysidro Department of Homeland Security

  • Cross Border Xpress CBX

  • San Ysidro Bus Terminal

  • San Diego University Ave

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