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Glendale to San Diego Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Glendale to San Diego?
There are usually 9 daily train trips available from Glendale to San Diego.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$39.88 | Avg. Price$36.51 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips3 | Daily Trips9 |
Duration | Duration4h 35m | Duration3h 32m |
Bus from Glendale to San Diego: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Glendale to San Diego. Traveling by bus from Glendale to San Diego usually takes around 4 hours and 34 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 117 mi (188 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $31.98 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Glendale to San Diego?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Glendale 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 | 3 | 4h 35m | $51.30 |
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 3 bus trips from Glendale to San Diego every day, with the average journey taking around 4 hours and 35 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to San Diego usually start from $32.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Glendale to San Diego
The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 34 minutes to cover the 117 miles from Glendale to San Diego. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 15 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. 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.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday 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, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 7:00pm and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Glendale to San Diego, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Glendale to San Diego every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Glendale to San Diego without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Glendale to San Diego; ticket prices start at $36.00.
City Information
Glendale
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Glendale is a city located in the suburb of Los Angeles and bustles with hiking trails, outdoor areas, and rich history. History and art lovers can check out the Museum of Neon Art, which has a unique selection of light-based electric art and vintage neon signs. A more traditional option is the 19th-century Doctor's House Museum and Gazebo. Go hiking in the popular Brand Park or Deukmejian Wilderness Park, located at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. You can also do your best to view a picturesque scene from the top of the Verdugo Mountains. The city is known for Brand Boulevard, a road packed with different retailers, local stores, arts, and entertainment centers.
Nightlife in Glendale starts in the downtown area, which isn't far from Brand Boulevard. After exploring restaurants and shops during the day, you can visit their bars, breweries, distilleries, and nightclubs at night. The city is always bustling with beer festivals like Corks & Hops, art and craft fairs like the Fermont Festival of the Arts, antique collectibles shows, food festivals like the Soul Food Cookout, and music events.
The train is the easiest way to get there if you're visiting Glendale. Over 150 cities provide trains going to this city, most of them from Amtrak. It is only accessible via two bus routes from Amtrak Thruway. The LZTC is the main transportation hub for Glendale, and other systems use this as a layover or transfer point.
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 Glendale?
Main departure station: Glendale Transp Ctr - 400 W Cerritos Ave
Most buses depart from the main station in Glendale.
All bus stations in Glendale:
Glendale Transp Ctr - 400 W Cerritos Ave
Where does the bus arrive in San Diego?
Main arrival station: San Ysidro Transit Center
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in San Diego.
All bus stations in San Diego:
San Ysidro Transit Center
San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
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