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Bus from San Diego to Hollywood: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from San Diego to Hollywood. Traveling by bus from San Diego to Hollywood usually takes around 5 hours and 46 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 117 mi (188 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $17.00 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from San Diego to Hollywood?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from San Diego to Hollywood. 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 | 2 | 5h 46m | $19.71 |
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 1.75 bus trips from San Diego to Hollywood every day, with the average journey taking around 5 hours and 46 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Hollywood usually start from $17.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from San Diego to Hollywood
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 46 minutes to cover the 117 miles from San Diego to Hollywood. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 30 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.
Because many passengers travel from San Diego to Hollywood at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, 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 12:00pm and the last bus leaves at 12:00pm. To see the times for all buses from San Diego to Hollywood, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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 bus leave from in San Diego?
Main departure station: San Ysidro Transit Center
Most buses depart from the main station in San Diego.
All bus stations in San Diego:
San Ysidro Transit Center
Where does the bus arrive in Hollywood?
Main arrival station: 5951 Hollywood Blvd, Curbside
All buses from San Diego arrive at one main station in Hollywood.
All bus stations in Hollywood:
5951 Hollywood Blvd, Curbside
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