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San Diego to Los Angeles Coach Timetable

Is it better to travel by bus or train from San Diego to Los Angeles?

There are usually 45 daily train trips from San Diego to Los Angeles.

Coach
Train
Avg. Price
Avg. Price
£27.92
Avg. Price
£27.98
Daily Trips
Daily Trips
85
Daily Trips
45
Duration
Duration
4h 40m
Duration
3h 27m

Coach from San Diego to Los Angeles: Journey Information

There are 101 intercity coaches per day from San Diego to Los Angeles. Traveling by coach from San Diego to Los Angeles usually takes around 4 hours and 21 minutes, but the fastest Los Limousines coach can make the trip in 2 hours,

Distance111 mi (179 km)
Shortest duration2h 0m
Cheapest price£18.70
Trips per day84
Most frequent serviceLos Limousines
Coach lines8

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Coach Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for coaches from San Diego to Los Angeles

(Based on 11 ratings and reviews)

4.7

5.0

April

16 March 2024- Solo travel

FlixBus US

Smooth, seamless, on time, economical, and comfortable

5.0

Bernadette

22 February 2024- Solo travel

FlixBus US

Pros: Very affordable. The majority of the ride was very scenic. A very friendly employee chatted with me until the bus came & I had got there extremely early. Cons: It would be very helpful to have some Flixbus signage at the stop. Nobody was sure that they were waiting in the right place. Also, it would be nice for the employee to have shelter & someplace to sit. Tips: Look for the guy in the hi-vis vest who will let you know that you're in the right spot.

5.0

Larisa

23 November 2022- Solo travel

Greyhound

its been my first time to go with you on this trip and its just freaking awesome!

5.0

Paul

7 October 2022- Visiting friends

OurBus

The driver was so great

5.0

Richard

5 March 2020- Business

Greyhound

Pros: Got me there without needing to drive. Cons: It was alittle difficult knowing how to get to the airport after the initial bus. No one seemd to know how to get tot the airport so I took a taxi. Tips: Maybe do a little more research to know how to moev on tot he next part of the journey :-).

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How much is a coach ticket from San Diego to Los Angeles?

A trip from San Diego to Los Angeles via bus will cost £27.98 on average. Choosing to travel by is a budget-friendly way to travel this route. Booking earlier using Wanderu can help you find bus tickets of equal or cheaper prices.

Average coach ticket prices from San Diego to Los Angeles by travel date

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If you're planning to travel by bus from San Diego to Los Angeles in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £26 to £31. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 3 January 2026.

If you’re looking to travel to Los Angeles this week, bus tickets are available starting at £29.

Average coach ticket prices from San Diego to Los Angeles by month

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In the coming four weeks, bus tickets will cost around £26 to £31 to travel from San Diego to Los Angeles. If your trip is within the next week, you can expect to find the cheapest bus tickets starting from about £27.98. As your travel date approaches, the bus prices will increase. It’s best to book your tickets in advance to avoid paying higher prices.

Prices as travel date approaches

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Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 29 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £5.91 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.

What coach companies travel from San Diego to Los Angeles?

There are 8 bus lines from San Diego to Los Angeles available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 37 daily trips, Los Limousines usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak Thruway18h 7m£19.76
FlixBus US324h 22m£31.23
Futura Net212h 51m£33.18
Greyhound84h 6m£31.34
Los Limousines375h 33m£29.79
Tufesa Internacional53h 23m£34.17
Tufesa Internacional33h 17m£35.42
Tufesa Plus23h 30m£31.73

  • Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from San Diego to Los Angeles start at £19. On average, there are 1 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.

  • 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 32 trips per day from San Diego to Los Angeles, and the average ticket for this route costs only .

  • Book Futura Net from San Diego to Los Angeles from £28. There are 21 Futura Net schedules from San Diego to Los Angeles and you can expect on average to pay for a Futura Net ticket to Los Angeles. In San Diego, Futura Net departs to Los Angeles from San Diego University Ave and 2 other stations. In Los Angeles, Futura Net arrives at Los Angeles East 7th St and no other station.

    An average trip on Futura Net from San Diego to Los Angeles takes 2 hours and 51 minutes , while the fastest available Futura Net trip will get you to Los Angeles in 2 hours and 0 minutes .

    On weekends, Futura Net offers 22 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Los Angeles.

  • 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 8 bus trips from San Diego to Los Angeles every day, with the average journey taking around 4 hours and 6 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Los Angeles usually start from £15.

  • Book Los Limousines from San Diego to Los Angeles from £28. There are 37 Los Limousines schedules from San Diego to Los Angeles and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Los Angeles. In San Diego, Los Limousines departs to Los Angeles from San Ysidro Bus Terminal and 1 other station. In Los Angeles, Los Limousines arrives at Los Angeles Bus Station and 1 other station.

    An average trip on Los Limousines from San Diego to Los Angeles takes 5 hours and 33 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Los Angeles in 2 hours and 0 minutes .

    On weekends, Los Limousines offers 38 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Los Angeles.

  • Book Tufesa Internacional from San Diego to Los Angeles from £31. There are 5 Tufesa Internacional schedules from San Diego to Los Angeles and you can expect on average to pay for a Tufesa Internacional ticket to Los Angeles. In San Diego, Tufesa Internacional departs to Los Angeles from San Ysidro Bus Terminal and no other station. In Los Angeles, Tufesa Internacional arrives at 611 Maple Ave and 1 other station.

    An average trip on Tufesa Internacional from San Diego to Los Angeles takes 3 hours and 23 minutes , while the fastest available Tufesa Internacional trip will get you to Los Angeles in 2 hours and 0 minutes .

    On weekends, Tufesa Internacional offers 5 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Los Angeles.

  • 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 3 from San Diego to Los Angeles, with prices starting from £31. 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.

  • Tufesa Plus is an economy bus service run by Tufesa. Its service area covers the southwestern states in the United States and parts of northwest Mexico. Onboard, travelers can enjoy AC, power outlets, reclining chairs, separate male and female restrooms, and WiFi while in Mexico.

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

The coach takes an average of 4 hours and 21 minutes to cover the 111 miles from San Diego to Los Angeles. However, the fastest coach only takes 2 hours. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. 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.

Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Los Angeles at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, 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 coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 22:00. To see the times for all coaches from San Diego to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 101 scheduled coaches that travel from San Diego to Los Angeles every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 84 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from San Diego to Los Angeles; ticket prices start at £26.20.

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.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.

The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.

With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in San Diego?

Main departure station: San Ysidro Bus Terminal

Coaches to Los Angeles leave from 11 stations in San Diego.

All coach stations in San Diego:

  • San Ysidro Bus Terminal

  • Cross Border Xpress CBX

  • San Ysidro Transit Center

  • La Jolla - UC San Diego

  • 2728 Congress St (Old Town SD)

  • San Diego University Ave

  • San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop

  • 789 W Harbor Dr - Seaport Village

  • San Ysidro CA

  • Santa Fe Depot - 1050 Kettner Blvd

  • 4005 Taylor St

Where does the coach arrive in Los Angeles?

Main arrival station: Los Angeles Bus Station

Coaches arrive in Los Angeles at 10 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.

Coach stations in Los Angeles:

  • Los Angeles Bus Station

  • Los Angeles East 7th St

  • 800 N Alameda St

  • North Hollywood Bus Station

  • 10413 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima

  • San Fernando Bus Station

  • Downtown - Vignes Lot

  • 611 Maple Ave

  • USC - 3492 S Hope St

  • 592 Gayley Ave

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