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Bus from Truckee to San Diego: Journey Information
There are 9 intercity buses per day from Truckee to San Diego. Traveling by bus from Truckee to San Diego usually takes around 21 hours and 8 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 18 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 487 mi (784 km) |
| Shortest duration | 18h 35m |
| Cheapest price | $45.47 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
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What bus companies travel from Truckee to San Diego?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Truckee 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 | 9 | 21h 9m | $82.22 |
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 9 bus trips from Truckee to San Diego every day, with the average journey taking around 21 hours and 9 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to San Diego usually start from $45.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Truckee to San Diego
The bus takes an average of 21 hours and 8 minutes to cover the 487 miles from Truckee to San Diego. However, the fastest bus only takes 18 hours and 35 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.
The first bus leaves at 12:00pm and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Truckee to San Diego, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 9 scheduled buses that travel from Truckee to San Diego every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Truckee to San Diego; ticket prices start at $84.00.
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 Truckee?
Main departure station: 10065 Donner Pass Rd
Most buses depart from the main station in Truckee.
All bus stations in Truckee:
10065 Donner Pass Rd
Where does the bus arrive in San Diego?
Main arrival station: San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
Buses arrive in San Diego at 5 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in San Diego:
San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
La Jolla - UC San Diego
2728 Congress St (Old Town SD)
San Ysidro Transit Center
San Ysidro Bus Terminal
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