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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity coaches per day from San Diego to El Portal. Traveling by coach from San Diego to El Portal usually takes around 16 hours and 21 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 14 hours and 32 minutes.
| Distance | 373 mi (601 km) |
| Shortest duration | 14h 32m |
| Cheapest price | £53.71 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from San Diego to El Portal?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from San Diego to El Portal. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 4 | 16h 22m | £53.71 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach 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 4 bus trips from San Diego to El Portal every day, with the average journey taking around 16 hours and 22 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to El Portal usually start from £51.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 16 hours and 21 minutes to cover the 373 miles from San Diego to El Portal. However, the fastest coach only takes 14 hours and 32 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. 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.
The first coach leaves at 12:00 and the last coach leaves at 22:00. To see the times for all coaches from San Diego to El Portal, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled coaches that travel from San Diego to El Portal every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which coach you take, you will have to transfer coaches at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from San Diego to El Portal; ticket prices start at £55.52.
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 San Diego?
Main departure station: Bus Terminal - 1313 National Ave
San Diego has two coach stations with service to El Portal.
All coach stations in San Diego:
Bus Terminal - 1313 National Ave
San Ysidro Transit Center
Where does the coach arrive in El Portal?
Main arrival station: 11136 Hwy 140
All coaches from San Diego arrive at one main station in El Portal.
Coach stations in El Portal:
11136 Hwy 140
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